proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, requiring a declaration of necessity and clarifying public use of private property taken or damaged by eminent domain.

Summary

The joint resolution would place a constitutional amendment on the next general election ballot that stops the government from taking private land to give to private entities solely for economic development or tax revenue unless a public use is shown. It also requires a declaration of necessity and clarifies how compensation is calculated. The change would affect property owners and any government agency that uses eminent domain.

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