The bill makes a technical correction recommended by the Statutory Revision Committee to ensure legal clarity and consistency.
What It Does
Relocates the definition of "utility company betterment"—a term introduced in House Bill 24-1266.
Moves the definition so that it applies to the entire statutory section, not just a subsection or clause.
This ensures the term is clearly understood and uniformly applied wherever it appears in the relevant section of law.
Background Context
HB24-1266 concerns how local governments and utility companies manage and share costs for utility relocations (e.g., moving power or water lines during public infrastructure projects).
The term “utility company betterment” refers to upgrades or improvements that exceed the scope of the necessary relocation and are typically paid for by the utility company.
Implications
Improves legal clarity by making the definition clearly applicable throughout the section.
Prevents misinterpretation in cases involving cost-sharing, relocation disputes, or scope of work.
No policy change—this is strictly a clarifying amendment to improve statutory organization and understanding.
Summary
Statutory Revision Committee. The bill modifies the placement
of the definition of utility company betterment from House Bill 24-1266 concerning local government utility relocation arrangements to clarify its applicability to the entire statutory section.
