AN ACT RELATING TO HIGHWAYS -- RELOCATION OF UTILITY SERVICES

SB 2105 requires the state to reimburse utility companies and local governments for costs related to relocating utility lines (like power or water) when highway projects need them moved. Private utility companies receive 50% reimbursement for relocation costs, while municipalities and public entities receive full reimbursement. This applies only to highway projects eligible for federal funding, and reimbursement is limited to actual relocation expenses - not improvements or "betterment." The bill mandates that relocations must meet state-set deadlines and design standards to qualify for payment.