Requiring each member of a municipal governing body whose district territory includes land being acquired to approve the exercise of eminent domain for such acquisition when such land is to be used for a recreational project.

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The bill would make it mandatory that any city council member or county commissioner whose district includes property slated for condemnation must vote in favor before the municipality can proceed. It applies to land taken for public recreation such as parks, nature areas, entertainment venues, libraries, or similar facilities. The measure failed, dying in committee.

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