SB 2272

Present law provides that private property must only be condemned and taken via the power of eminent domain by government entities if the land will be used for a legitimate public use. One such legitimate public use is t he acquisition of any interest in land necessary for a road, highway, bridge, or other structure, facility, or project used for public transportation . This bill clarifies that such public use also includes an associated sidewalk, public greenway, bicycle lane, pedestrian way, or proper sl ope development .