HB 1253 - DIGEST

     Provides that, if utility facilities must be removed or relocated as a result of the construction, alteration, repair, or improvement of a system, the costs of the removal or relocation must be included in the costs of the system and paid by the authority.  In no case is the utility responsible for the costs.

     An authority may adopt, in whole or in part, and may complete, modify, or terminate any planning, environmental review, or procurement processes related to the high capacity transportation system that had been commenced by a joint regional policy committee or a city, county, county transportation authority, metropolitan municipality, or public transportation benefit area prior to the formation of the authority.