Date: 02/07/2006
Final
BILL SUMMARY for HB06-1208
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON STATE, VETERANS, & MILITARY AFFAIRS
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04:28 PM -- House Bill 06-1208
Representative Lundberg presented House Bill 06-1208, concerning special compensation to property owners whose property has been taken through exercise of the power of eminent domain. Representative Lundberg provided historic and legislative background regarding eminent domain. Representative Lundberg then provided an overview of House Bill 06-1208 and examples of the impact of the bill on the use of the power of eminent domain.
The following people testified regarding House Bill 06-1208:
04:42 PM -- Joanne Herlihy, representing the Colorado Water Congress, testified in opposition to House Bill 06-1208. Ms. Herlihy explained the potential economic impact of the bill on Colorado water users. Representative Lundberg addressed Ms. Herlihy's reservations regarding the bill.
04:47 PM -- Mr. Herman Stockinger, representing the Department of Transportation (CDOT), testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Stockinger explained that CDOT has reservations regarding the fiscal impact of the bill. Mr. Stockinger responded to a question regarding the payment of relocation assistance as part of the compensation to persons whose property is condemned.
04:50 PM -- Ms. Erin Goff, representing the Colorado Municipal League and Colorado Counties Incorporated, testified in opposition to House Bill 06-1208. Ms. Goff explained the process of reaching a compensation settlement when property is condemned and mentioned a potential equal protection issue in connection with certain language in the bill.
04:55 PM -- Mr. Chuck Saxton, representing himself, testified in favor of the bill. Mr. Saxton discussed the nature of property rights and public sentiment regarding eminent domain.
04:58 PM -- Mr. Carl Filler, representing himself and his family, testified in favor of House Bill 06-1208. Mr. Filler discussed the emotional and financial impact of property condemnation. Mr. Filler responded to a question regarding specific examples of persons involved in eminent domain proceedings.
05:01 PM
Representative Lundberg discussed the potential for future amendments to House Bill 06-1208. Representative Lundberg responded to questions regarding the bill's impact on the urbal renewal process and the level of compensation provided to landowners under the bill.
05:08 PM
The bill was removed from further consideration.