The legislation: LB 594 (2020 | NE) Provide for a deceptive trade practice relating to meat under the Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act Where: Nebraska Why? Support for the cattle industry What stalled the bill? A call for federal guidance The opposition: Impossible Foods & the Plant Based Foods Association NTV | ‘Fake Meat bill […]
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Lege TREND. Preempt Local Short Term Rental Rules
Where: Florida What: HB 1011 (2020 | FL) What is the author (R) saying saying? “some local governments have forgotten this foundational principle of our country and are infringing on citizens’ rights.” need a ” fair and consistent approach for vacation rentals” Are there exceptions? yes, grandfathers in local rules that were in effect before […]
Lege TREND. No Eminent Domain by unelected officials.
Where: Ohio What: HB 476 (2020 | OH) What limits are placed on eminent domain? prohibit eminent domain by un-elected government entities for the purpose of recreation WFMJ | Rep. Manning introducing legislation to fight eminent domain for Bike Trails
Prohibiting Masks and Hoods on Private Property
What? Tennessee’s HB 1629 (2020 | TN) would prohibit the wearing of masks and hoods on public property and on private property, unless the owner consents Exceptions? Holidays, sporting activity, trade, occupation, theatrical production, parade or masquerade ball or during an emergency drill or emergency event WVLT | Bill seeks to make wearing hoods, masks […]
State regulation of Rising Sea Levels. What do you do with land that both private land owners & the state can claim?
Where: Lousiana What has happened in Louisiana? 2018, Legislature rejected a push to allow fishing boats onto land that has any private ownership claim In 2018 Lousiana studied the issue in the Public Recreation Access Task Force In 2020, the Public Access Task Force report offers suggestions for regulation: BALANCE INTERESTS. Its recreation sportsmen VS. […]
Dallas Short Term Rental Ordinance. By the Numbers.
20% of short term rental properties are remitting taxes 1,200 rentals are subjected to Dallas ordinance 371 have registered 237 have begun remitting taxes Dallas Observer | About 20% of City’s Short-Term Rentals Are Paying Required Tax
3 Reasons Eminent Domain Stops High Speed Rail in Texas.
Who is making these arguments? REP. RON WRIGHT (R-TEXAS) What 3 reasons does he give for eminent domain stopping Texas Central, a Texas high speed rail line? The entity has been denied, so far, state eminent domain authority The entity has been denied, so far, federal eminent domain authority The high speed rail can’t break […]
Lege TREND. Property Rights Protections for Pet Owners.
Where: New Hampshire What: Preventing discrimination in the sale or rental of property to pet owners How? HB 1391 (2020 | NH ) 4 Policy reasons to support this legislation: reduce killing and costs at the local animal shelter increase adoption revenues & tax revenues improve civic engagement and public health encourage both individuals and […]
Private Property Rights. Permit Later. Build Water Abatements Now.
Where: Michigan What: SB 714 (2020 | MI) How does the bill help property owners? The bill allows property owners to build approved water abatement measures to protect their property before obtaining a permit. When can you build before permitting? During an emergency when lake levels reach dangerous heights Holland Sentinel | Letter: Dangerously high […]
Lege TREND. Private Property Rights. Excepting Farms from Nuisance Statutes.
Where: Georgia Why? high-dollar verdicts against hog producers in North Carolina concerned Georgia farmers and ranchers How did they protect farms? HB 545 (2019 – 2020 | GA) by limiting who can file nuisance suits to those who own property within 5 miles and limit the time for which suit can be filed to 1 […]