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House passes bill to strip redevelopment agencies of eminent‑domain power after hours of debate
Summary
The Utah House passed HB116, which removes eminent‑domain authority from redevelopment agencies and requires resale of acquired property at fair market value. Supporters framed it as restoring property rights; opponents warned it would cripple redevelopment tools and financing. The final vote was 36–35.
The Utah House voted to pass HB116, a bill that removes eminent‑domain authority from redevelopment agencies and requires that property acquired through redevelopment be resold at fair market value.
Representative J. Lee Hunter, the bill’s sponsor, said the measure would protect homeowners—particularly older long‑time owners—from having property taken for private development. “We need to take away the temptation from local governments to…
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