Eminent domain; commission; hearing; public use; report; effective date.

Summary

The bill mandates that a district judge appoint three neutral commissioners when a railroad seeks a right‑of‑way and the landowner refuses. The commissioners must hold a hearing to confirm the taking serves a valid public use, assess any injury to the remaining property, and determine just compensation, which is reported to the court clerk. This adds oversight to railroad eminent‑domain actions and clarifies how owners are compensated.

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