Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Mining to lose power of eminent domain abuse?


Senate Bill 86, which would strip the mining industry of its eminent domain powers, has passed both houses and appears headed for a gubernatorial signature. This bill would strengthen the rights of property owners, especially in rural areas by protecting them from a private party's ability to exercise eminent domain powers.

Such a policy change should be seen as a huge victory for those who understand the importance of private property rights. It's probably the most significant legislation along these lines since the PISTOL amendment - which prohibited Kelo-style "economic development" takings - was added to the Nevada Constitution.

1 comments:

J.Clark said...

We LOVE info that maintains/strengthens individual freedoms. Will find which committees passed this and will phone Gov office to leave a message to SIGN ASAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you, Thank You, THANK YOU:)))