A state lawmaker wants changes in how the UW System uses its powers of eminent domain. The UW Board of Regents would be required to take plans to seize private property before the Legislatureâ??s finance committee, under legislation from State Representative Amy Vruwink (D-Milladore). The JFC would then have to hold a public hearing on the proposal and the UW could advance with an eminent domain action only after three-quarters of the 16 member panel approves the plan.
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