HJR 62 -- Eminent Domain

Sponsor:  Harris (110)

Upon voter approval, this proposed constitutional amendment gives
the power of eminent domain to the state or its political
subdivisions whose officials are directly responsible to elected
officials.  The amendment specifies that the valuation of the
property will be determined by typical appraisal methods and that
the use of the property must be declared at the time of its
taking.  If the specified use is not pursued within five years,
the original owner or his or her heirs will be allowed to reclaim
the property at no more than was paid at the taking.  Any
property taken by eminent domain cannot be sold, transferred,
leased, or otherwise made available for use by a private entity
within 20 years of the taking unless the original owner or his or
her heirs is given the first opportunity to repurchase the
property.

Missouri House of Representatives
94th General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated October 15, 2008 at 3:12 pm