2017 legislative issues – Page 12 – InfoHive

The Federalists Are Coming after Pipeline Eminent Domain. Some say yes Constitutional. Some say, Not Constitutional.

Highlights the eminent domain prohibitions that passed in Georgia and South Carolina
Focuses on the unusual alliance of property rights advocates & environmentalists
Ilya Somin stresses that some pipeline use of eminent domain does meet constitutional muster.

Washington Post | Volokh Conspiracy | Federalist Society teleforum on pipeline takings

What you Need to Know. Eminent Domain Battlegrounds. The post-Kelo reformer coalition.

Which states are eminent domain battlegrounds? Georgia & South Carolina

Which issues are resonating? prohibition on eminent domain exercised by or in support of private companies

Are there new, post-Kelo coalitions? Yes, property rights advocates + environmentalists

The primary eminent domain target? Pipelines

The answer for pipelines? Condemning in federal court, under federal laws that do not provide as great protection for landowners and may preempt state law

National Law…

Pipelines v. Farmers. 4 Recommendations to Level the Playing Field.

Where is this happening? Far North Texas, also known as, Colorado. Weld, County, CO

What issue is this editorial confronting? Pipelines that traverse farm land.

What recommendations do they have for pipelines?

eminent domain is a privilege, not a threat
eminent domain is not a bargaining tool
fields should be left in good condition, no cheating on what soil is used for backfill
avoid careless mistakes like using sandy soil

The Tribune of Greeley & Weld County, CO | Tribune opinion:…

Eminent Domain Delays Cost Time and Money. Case Study Rail.

California is building a state funded high speed rail system.

Is the project behind schedule? Yes. The 1st segment moved its completion date from March 31, 2018, to August 2019.

What is causing the delay? Acquiring land which means Eminent Domain Delays.

How many land parcels are required for the Valley portion of the high speed rail first leg?1,590 parcels of property. 841 parcels were secured as of last week.

For 1 segment, the Fresno-Madera segment, what are the current cost…

3 Points from Eminent Domain Activists vs. High Speed Rail

Activists opposed to Texas Central Rail proposed high speed rail between Dallas and Houston make the following points:

Obsolete technology in high speed rail
No public benefit from high speed rail
Private Property rights are held in high regard in Texas

Houston Chronicle | Protester of proposed Houston-Dallas high-speed rail line shouts “remember Pearl Harbor”

3 Reasons County Commissioner Is Displeased with High Speed Rail.

Folks representing high speed rail are entering land without permission
Strong arm tactics by folks representing high speed rail
The use of eminent domain by private companies like Texas Central Rail

KTRH | Is Eminent Domain Becoming the Norm in Texas?

Your Tomball News | Grimes County Commissioners vote to require high-speed rail officials to provide proof of eminent domain authority

TREND. New Tool for Local Governments? County Building Permits to Stop Eminent Domain.

Which County wants to require county permits before construction on high speed rail may begin? Grimes County, Texas

Is the proposal supported by state lawmakers? Yes. Support has been indicated by Sen. Schwertner, Rep. Schubert, Sen. Birdwell, Rep. Ashby & Sen. Kolkhorst

What would trigger a permit? Any construction crossing a county right of way

What would the application include? A requirement that the entity has state or federal authority to use eminent domain

Are other counties…

Property Rights. August 15th Deer Breeder Rules Effective. 9 Points Informed Intel.

The new regulatory framework for deer breeders includes:

Newly created Interim Breeder Rules
Clarifies that Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) management zones function “on their own terms”
Moving deer requires a designation for a facility as Movement Qualified (MQ)
Only vets can collect samples for ante-mortem testing
Provides for ante-mortem testing of all deer, eliminating the 16 month residency rule
Provides for year-round submission of ante-mortem test results
Post mortem testing…