Municipal railroads are exempt from the legislation. Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed. Utilities have tried to negotiate with railroads and have not been successful. The fees have substantially increased. Railroads have worked with utility companies to accommodate utility needs.
Utilities also have right of condemnation.
No major policy decisions should be made until after the study is performed. Reversionary property interests should be represented on the task force. Reversionary property owners should not have their real estate encumbered by another easement.