2006 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 79

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
File Code: Real Property
Sponsored By:
Delegates Boteler and Cluster
Entitled:
Real Property - Eminent Domain - Limitations on Condemnation Authority

Synopsis:

Proposing amendments to the Maryland Constitution to limit the condemnation of private property under specified circumstances; defining a "public use"; relating to the laws authorizing private property to be taken for public use after payment of just compensation; and submitting the amendment to the qualified voters of the State of Maryland for their adoption or rejection.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
7/20
Pre-filed
1/11
First Reading Environmental Matters
2/8
Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m.
3/22
Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters
Senate Action
No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Joseph C. Boteler, III, District 8
Delegate John W. E. Cluster, Jr., District 8

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CONDEMNATION
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
COUNTIES -see also- CHARTERED COUNTIES; CODE COUNTIES
LOCAL GOVERNMENT MANDATES
MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS -see also- ANNAP; BALT; HAGER; OC
REAL PROPERTY
REFERENDUM
URBAN RENEWAL -see also- COMMERCIAL REHABILITATION

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Article - XI-B City of Baltimore - Land Development and Redevelopment
( 1 )
Article - III Legislative Department
( 40 , 40A , 40B , 40C , 61 )
Article - XI-C Off-Street Parking
( 1 )
Article - XI-D Port Development
( 1 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available
Amendments: None offered