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 such land. The bill also 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.

Additionally, the bill allows landowners to file complaints with the Department of Transportation if they believe the crossing is inadequate or unsafe. The department is tasked with investigating these complaints and may require modifications to crossings to ensure safety. If the cost of any required modifications 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 The original section 74-1335 is repealed as part of this legislative update.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 74-1335