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grant a common carrier the right of eminent domain for public use.
This bill allows common carriers (such as railroads and utility companies) to use eminent domain to acquire land needed for their operations, as long as the land is being taken for public use. The change clarifies that common carriers have this power and specifies it must follow the procedures set out in state law. This gives these companies a legal tool to obtain necessary right-of-way land, similar to what government agencies already possess.