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Which state reformed civil asset forefeoture laws? Ohio
Does the OH legisltion require conviction for forfieture? No, it permits forfeiture if criminal charges can be filed against the person.
Do local governments have access to the proceeds at the time of forfeiture? No, the assets are put in escrow until conviction
Americans for Tax Reform | ATR Congratulates Ohio for Passing Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform
Which Republican Governor signed a bill prohibiting eminent domain by private, for-profit companies? South Carolina’s Nikki Haley
Is eminent domain preservered for governmental entities? Yes
WRAL | Law on concealed guns among more than 40 signed by Haley
What state was moving a bill that would require natural gas pipelines to buy any land within 250 feet of a natural gas line? New Hampshire
Would the natural gas comapny be required to by all or part of the land? All of the land as long as part of the land was within 250 feet of a natural gas line?
How far did the bill get? Passed through one legislative chamber, died on the last day of consideration of bills in the second legislative chamber.
The Wall Street Journal | Should You Be Allowed to Prevent Drones From Flying Over Your Property?
First came Georgia, then comes South Carolina to ban eminent domain for pipelines.
Independent Mail | Pollution, pipeline bills await South Carolina House votes
What city is addressing blight by “treating the source?” Memphis
How much blight is in Memphis? 16% of housing stock is vacant
What are the 3 goals of the Memphis Neighborhood Blight Elimination Charter?
What entities are involved with the Memphis Nighborhood Blight Elimination Center?
What were tangential…
Which city is moving forward to regulate short term rentals after “animal house” complaints? Chicago
What regulations are being considered?
Chicago may regulate Airbnb home sharing amid ‘Animal House’-style complaints | Chicago Tribune
Little Pink House, a film starring an Oscar nominee, tells the story of Suzette Kelo and her eminent domain fight against the City of New London, CT.
“This film tells the real-life story of Susette Kelo, a blue-collar woman who dared to stand up against white-collar powerbrokers, and Susette’s inspirational story is conveyed with power and grace by the wonderfully talented Catherine Keener.”
Theatrical release will be late 2016.
What transmission line is this state & federal legislative re-write concerning? The Plains and Eastern Clean Line high-voltage transmission, a clean energy line traversing Arkansas, Missouri & other central states
What caused the hoopla? Missouri & Arkansas chimed in when the transmission line sought eminent domain but wasn’t providing power within each state.
What are the arguments bandied about?