Senate Bill No. introduced by D. Zolnikov aims to revise the laws regarding the relocation of utilities in Montana. The bill specifically amends Section 60-4-401 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to update the definition of "utility." The new definition expands the scope to include not only publicly, privately, and cooperatively owned utilities, such as water and sewer facilities, but also incorporates providers of cable service and broadband service as defined in federal and state law.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the definition of "cost of relocation," specifying what expenses are included and excluded in the calculation. It states that the cost of relocation encompasses material, labor, and equipment costs while excluding engineering costs related to the design and inspection of the relocation process. This legislative change is intended to provide clearer guidelines for utility relocation processes and ensure that all relevant service providers are recognized under the law.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 60-4-401
SB0432_1(1): 60-4-401
SB0432_1(2): 60-4-401
SB0432_1(3): 60-4-401
SB0432_1(4): 60-4-401
SB0432_1: 60-4-401