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HB2187: Requiring government agencies, public utilities and other entities when exercising the power of eminent domain to make a good faith offer for the property prior to filing an eminent domain action, providing the good faith offer, if greater than the appraiser's award, shall be deposited with the court, allowing appeals from that amount, prohibiting the exercise of eminent domain for recreational trails and park and recreational facilities and deleting the power of the legislature to condemn property for economic development.

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Plain-Language Summary

This bill requires government agencies and utilities to make a good faith offer for property before taking it through eminent domain. If the offer is higher than the appraiser's value, it will be deposited with the court and can be appealed.

Who This Affects

Homeowners and landowners in Kansas may be affected if their property is taken by government agencies or utilities for projects such as roads, bridges, or utility lines.

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Timeline

Introduced

Thursday, January 30, 2025

Last Action

House Referred to Committee on Judiciary

Jan 30, 2025

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