Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri SB1065: Creates provisions relating to utility facility relocation
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
SS/SCS/SB 1065 - The act modifies and creates new provisions relating to utility facility relocation. The State Road Fund shall be used for reimbursing for certain utility relocation costs, as described in the act. The Department of Transportation shall reimburse non-rate-regulated providers for any labor costs associated with facility relocation that are required due to road maintenance, construction, or other right-of-way work activity. Notification requirements by the Department and response requirements by the non-rate-regulated provider are described in the act. The Department of Transportation shall reimburse a non-rate-regulated provider for the provider's labor costs for the facility relocation not to exceed specific amounts described in the act. This provision shall expire on July 1, 2031. A non-rate-regulated provider shall provide invoices to the Department for the provider's labor costs for the fiscal year in which such work occurs. Payment of the invoices is described in the act. If a provider's total labor costs exceed the specified amounts under the act, such payments shall be prorated. The Department shall be required to publicly disclose on an annual basis no later than July 31st a list of facility reimbursement invoices received, as described in the act. The act shall not require the Department to reimburse a non-rate-regulated provider for the removal or relocation of facilities placed in the public right-of-way in violation of state law or local permitting requirements. Under the act, subject to certain exceptions, the removal and relocation of utility facilities as a result of construction projects required by the Highways and Transportation Commission shall be made at the expense of the owners unless otherwise provided by the Commission. Currently, if the owner fails to relocate the utility facilities, the cost of relocating the utility facilities shall be collected from the owner. Under the act, the cost of relocat
What the bill says
An act of God or extreme weather event; (6) The failure of another owner to sufficiently complete its required relocation of utility facilities that interfere with an owner's relocation plan; (7) The failure of another owner or delay by another owner in submitting relocation plans that interfere with an owner's relocation plan; (8) Delays by the commission in acquiring necessary right-of-way or necessary easements; SB 1065 (9) Delays caused by facility damages or cable cuts caused by the commission's contractor, other owners, or third parties; (10) Unusual material shortages; and (11) Any othe.