MO HB2429

Counties, cities, incorporated towns, and villages must reimburse non-rate-regulated utility providers for costs to relocate, adjust, or remove facilities when public right-of-way projects require such changes

The Missouri Department of Transportation must reimburse non-rate-regulated utility providers for facility relocation costs required due to road maintenance, construction, or other right-of-way work

Non-rate-regulated utility providers covered include telecommunications companies not subject to rate of return regulation, broadband/internet service providers, video service providers, and cable operators

Video service provider cabinet removal or relocation for street construction, public works, or beautification projects shifts from provider expense to reimbursement under the new provisions

State Road Fund expenditures are expanded to include reimbursing non-rate-regulated utility providers for facility relocation costs incurred due to road maintenance or construction