Was Peach State's Eminent Domain Ban Authored by a Supporter of Pipelines?

Yes, it was. State Representative Hitchens in a pipeline supporter & author of the 1 year ban on eminent domain.

Why? What pushed him over the edge? A private property rights supporter, a veteran, a retired law enforcement officer, a wildife supporter, and it had been 23 years since Georgia grnated private companies the power of eminent domain.

The 23 year time span since authorization was the tipping point? Partly, Yes. Technologies have changed on pipeline safety. 

What landowner…

Take a Peak. Finalized Pipeline Commission. Rules on Eminent Domain.

Background: Georgia legislatively haled eminent domain by private companies while it assessed how pervasive private eminent domain use is.
 

The official name of the commission:  Joint State Commission on Petroleum Pipelines

What types of individuals were appointed by the Georgia Governor to the Eminent Domain Commission?

  • Savannah-based local petroleum provider 
  • An environmental nonprofit executive
  • President of Stuckey Timberland, Inc.
  • Mayor of Odum
  • President of Nipper…

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 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…