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House unanimously approves eminent‑domain changes requiring compensation statements and mediation options
Summary
House Bill 25 revises eminent‑domain procedures to require property owners be given a written explanation of how just compensation was calculated, permit owners to walk appraisers before valuation completion, and enable the Property Rights Ombudsman to investigate or mediate disputes; sponsor said provisions favor property owners. The measure passed unanimously and moves to the Senate.
The House passed House Bill 25 on Feb. 5, a legislative package updating eminent‑domain law to increase transparency for property owners. Representative Perry, the sponsor, told members the bill requires that property owners be provided a statement explaining how just compensation was calculated and allows property owners to walk the property with an appraiser before the appraisal is completed.
"Property owners are entitled to a statement of how the just compensation offered…
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