A bill for an act related to using electric transmission and distribution easements held by electric cooperatives for broadband service, and including effective date provisions.

This bill allows Iowa electric cooperatives to use their existing power line easements for installing broadband infrastructure, such as fiber optic cables, to expand internet access. It requires cooperatives to provide property owners with written notice at least six months before using the easement for broadband, detailing the project and work involved. Property owners can challenge the use in court within that six-month window, but cooperatives may proceed after the notice period unless a lawsuit is filed. The bill also establishes procedures for property owners to seek compensation for any property value impact, while ensuring broadband work doesn't interfere with the cooperative's primary power operations.