Highways; Department of Transportation required to reimburse certain utilities for required facility relocation, subject to conditions

This bill requires the state Department of Transportation to reimburse certain utilities for costs associated with relocating their facilities when public highway projects require it. The reimbursement applies specifically to utility infrastructure located within public rights-of-way and must be paid when the utility begins spending funds on relocation. The bill clarifies that these reimbursement rules do not apply to utility facilities on private property, where utilities are entitled to standard legal compensation instead. This change affects state transportation funding processes and utility companies involved in infrastructure projects along public roads.