A bill for an act relating to the payment of costs by railroad track owners and railroad corporations for certain railroad construction, maintenance, and other related projects.

This bill (SF 23) changes how costs for railroad grade crossings and related infrastructure are paid in Iowa. It requires railroad companies to cover 20% of repair costs for highway-railroad crossings, with highway authorities paying another 20%, and the remaining 60% coming from a dedicated fund. The bill also mandates railroads to build and maintain farm crossings on request (Section 327G.11) and pay for warning devices and track removal costs (Sections 327G.13 and 327G.24). These provisions directly affect railroad corporations, local highway authorities, and farmers who use private farm crossings.