Public utilities; Underground Damage Prevention Program; certain statutory sunset clauses deleted

HB 443 extends the expiration date of the Underground Damage Prevention Program from January 1, 2027, to January 1, 2035. This program administers the One-Call Notification System, which requires operators of underground facilities to participate and utilize its services. The system helps prevent damage to buried utility lines during excavation or demolition activities. By extending the program, the bill aims to continue safeguarding against injury and loss of life, and to protect utility services for the general public.