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KS SB57
Bill
Status
1/22/2025
Primary Sponsor
Utilities
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AI Summary
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State agencies, counties, cities, and political subdivisions must reimburse owners/operators of communications and video service facilities for costs incurred when ordered to modify or relocate facilities for road and highway projects
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Reimbursement requests must be paid within 90 days of submission, and the requirement applies to all projects regardless of existing laws, permits, agreements, or franchise authorizations
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"Communications facilities" includes facilities owned by telecommunications providers, video service providers, and broadband internet access service providers
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The Kansas Turnpike Authority must pay all costs and expenses for relocating transmission facilities located on turnpike projects, including land acquisition costs
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Rural water districts and public wholesale water supply districts with 90% or more of water lines on private right-of-way are entitled to reimbursement for relocation costs on state highway projects
Legislative Description
Requiring certain state agencies, counties, cities and political subdivisions to reimburse the owner or operator of communications or video service facilities for the costs to modify or relocate such facilities for certain road and highway projects.
Last Action
Senate Withdrawn from Committee on Utilities; Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
2/11/2025