This bill amends section 74-1335 of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska to define the term "successor in interest" in relation to railroads. The new legal language specifies that a successor in interest includes any agent, successor, assignee, trustee, receiver, or other person acquiring interests or rights in railroad land, as well as the owner or holder of any servient estate or right of reversion related to railroad land.

Additionally, the bill establishes that when a person owns land on both sides of a railroad's right-of-way, the railroad or its successor in interest is required to provide and maintain at least one adequate crossing for the landowner. It allows landowners to file complaints with the Department of Transportation if they believe the crossing is inadequate or unsafe, prompting the department to investigate and potentially mandate improvements. The bill also stipulates that if the cost of a special crossing exceeds $1,500, the landowner is responsible for half of the expenses beyond that amount. The original section 74-1335 is repealed as part of this amendment.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 74-1335