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House narrows RDA eminent‑domain power after floor fight; bill passes
Summary
The Utah House on Feb. 15 amended and passed legislation limiting redevelopment agencies’ use of eminent domain, adopting a floor amendment that removed sale‑of‑property provisions after heated debate about property rights and community redevelopment. The bill passed 40–33.
The Utah House on Feb. 15 amended and approved a bill that curtails redevelopment agencies’ ability to use eminent domain, touching off a lengthy floor fight over property rights and local redevelopment.
Representative Olsen moved to reconsider House Bill 116, and Representative Valentine offered an amendment to strip language dealing with sale of property and leave only the eminent‑domain issue for consideration. Proponents — including Representative Valentine and Representative…
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