Highways, Roads and Bridges - 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.

SB 2022 requires Tennessee's transportation department to reimburse utility companies for costs incurred when relocating infrastructure (like power lines, water pipes, or fiber optic cables) during highway construction projects. It sets a $2.5 million minimum reimbursement for projects exceeding that cost, while allowing the transportation commissioner to approve higher payments at their discretion. The bill clarifies that modern infrastructure (including broadband and fiber optic systems) qualifies for reimbursement and ensures utilities must submit relocation plans for approval based on cost-effectiveness. This directly affects utility providers and their customers by preventing cost-shifting during highway projects, while maintaining current reimbursement practices without requiring new state funding.