Bill > LB175

This bill amends Nebraska state law to clarify and expand the responsibilities of a railroad's successor in interest regarding land crossings. The bill defines a "successor in interest" broadly to include agents, assignees, trustees, receivers, or any other person acquiring interests or rights in railroad land, such as the owner of a servient estate or right of reversion. The legislation maintains the existing requirement that when a landowner owns property on both sides of a railroad right-of-way, the railroad or its successor must provide and maintain at least one adequate crossing. The bill also preserves the existing process by which landowners can file complaints with the Department of Transportation if a crossing is deemed unsafe or inadequate, allowing the department to investigate and potentially require overhead, underground, or relocated crossings. The cost-sharing provision remains unchanged, stipulating that for crossings requiring more than $1,500 in expenses, the landowner will bear half the costs exceeding that amount. Essentially, the bill ensures that the duties and obligations related to railroad land crossings transfer along with the property rights, maintaining the same protections for landowners regardless of changes in railroad ownership or management.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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