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Public Comment. Volume III - Montana Legislature

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I support eminent domain reform. I suggest that the subcommittee immediately<br />

draft legislation, which does the following thirrgs:<br />

Makes sure projects are in the public interest before private companies<br />

use eminent domain. When a private company wants to use eminent<br />

domain, it should have to prove its project is in the public interest.<br />

(Gabian)<br />

I support eminent domain reform. I suggest that the s~.~bcommittee immediately<br />

draft legislation, which does the following things:<br />

Makes sure projects are in the public interest before private compar~ies<br />

use eminent domain. When a private corrlpany wants to use eminent<br />

domain, it should have to prove its project is in the public interest. (Dye)<br />

I support eminent domain reform. I suggest that the subcommittee immediately<br />

draft legislation, which does the following things:<br />

Makes sure projects are in the public interest before private companies<br />

use eminent domain. When a private company wants to use eminent<br />

domain, it should have to prove its project is in the public interest.<br />

(Mangus)<br />

I support eminent domain reform. I suggest that the subcommittee immediately<br />

draft legislation, which does the following things:<br />

Makes sure projects are in the public interest before private companies<br />

use eminent domain. When a private company wants to use eminent<br />

domain, it should have to prove its project is in the public interest. Under<br />

current eminent domain laws, companies can come on our land and<br />

prospect for clay, gravel, and "other materials," which might include<br />

water. This is wrong and should be changed. (In. Alderson)<br />

Eminent Domain Statutes in General<br />

We support the Subcommittee's attempt in LC7032 to modernize the language.<br />

(Burlington Northern and Sante Fe Railway Company, Conoco, and the<br />

<strong>Montana</strong> Power Company)<br />

Cenex supports the findings and recommendations of the study, as presented<br />

in Chapter 7 of the draft Report. (Cenex)<br />

We agree with the finding and draft recommendation as outlined in the report.<br />

(W ETA)<br />

EQC Eminent Domain Study -53-

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