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• Failed to pass legislative reform.

 

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50 State Report Card: Tracking Eminent Domain Reform Legislation since Kelo
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Overview

Hawaii produced a key court case in the history of eminent domain authority expansion and abuse. In Hawaii Housing Authority v. Midkiff, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld an expansive definition of the “public use” provision, essentially reading the public use provision to mean “public purpose,” as defined by the State Legislature.

Many bills were filed that attempted to address Kelo-style takings. Unfortunately, Hawaii missed the chance to be a national leader in restricting eminent domain abuse and the Legislature still needs to pass reform.