Signed by Governor Mike Parson

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with Senate amendments and pass a bill that limits the use of eminent domain.

Highlights:

• Amends Sections 523.010, 523.039, 523.040, and 523.256 of Revised Statutes (Page 1).

• Limits use of eminent domain by electrical corporations; specifies authority shall not extend to construction of merchant transmission line unless such line has sufficiently productive station in Missouri (Page 3).

• Specifies when involuntary easements may be returned to original title holder from electrical corporation (Page 3).

• Establishes that “just compensation” for seized agricultural property shall be 150 times fair market value (Page 4).

• Requires participation by farmers in proceedings regarding agricultural property (Page 5). 

• Specifies compensation package requirements (Page 6).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that limits the use of eminent domain.

Highlights:

• Amends Sections 523.010, 523.039, 523.040, and 523.256 of Revised Statutes (Page 1).

• Limits use of eminent domain by electrical corporations; specifies authority shall not extend to construction of merchant transmission line unless such line has sufficiently productive station in Missouri (Page 3).

• Specifies when involuntary easements may be returned to original title holder from electrical corporation (Page 3).

• Establishes that “just compensation” for seized agricultural property shall be 150 times fair market value (Page 4).

• Requires participation by farmers in proceedings regarding agricultural property (Page 5). 

• Specifies compensation package requirements (Page 6).

Full Bill Text