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TN SB2022
TN SB2022AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4 and Title 54, relative to utility relocation projects.
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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, requires the commissioner of transportation to establish rules governing reimbursement of relocation costs to a utility; requires reimbursement of at least $2.5 million for projects with utility relocation costs exceeding $2.5 million; requires the department to approve a utility owner's plan to accomplish the proposed new location of utility facilities in highway rights-of-way if the proposal would effectuate the relocation at the lowest cost to the utility and its ratepayers; makes other related revisions. - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 54.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Tennessee Commissioner of Transportation to establish rules for reimbursing utility companies for the costs of relocating their facilities when those facilities are in the way of highway construction projects. Specifically, for projects where relocation costs exceed $2.5 million, the state must reimburse at least that amount, and the commissioner can authorize higher reimbursements based on factors like the project's complexity, the impact on the utility and its customers (ratepayers), and any unforeseen challenges. The bill also mandates that the department must approve a utility owner's plan for relocation if it's the most cost-effective option for the utility and its ratepayers, and it clarifies the process for utility owners to submit plans, receive approvals or directions, and potentially reserve their rights if they disagree with the department's decisions on relocation schedules.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Senate Government Operations Hearing (08:30:00 3/4/2026 Cordell Hull Building) (on 03/04/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB2022&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB2022 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB2022.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB2022.pdf |
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