Veto Rational- Need Eminent Domain to Protect Core Value of the State. Fuels Legal Eminent Domain Trend. Bill Text Included.

California Governor Jerry Brown vetoed a bill that would have funded acquisition of a beach access point. 

The reason for the veto? While the bill provided a means for beach access the bill precluded eminent domain.

Why does Governor Brown say the state needs Eminent Domain for this beach access issue?

  • Having the option of eminent domain was the intent of the author
  • The state should maintain the option of eminent domain to “public access to beaches and parks is a “core value to this state and must be protected.”

What does this mean for public beach access? Back to Courts and Administrative Tribunals.

San Jose Mercury News | Gov. Brown vetoes bill to fund purchase of Martins Beach path

California SB 42 (2017)