Relating to the access by a certificated telecommunications provider to the rights-of-way and pole charges of an electric cooperative.

HB 3445 prevents electric cooperatives and municipalities from unfairly charging certificated telecommunications providers for using utility poles or public rights-of-way. It prohibits charging higher fees than existing contracts, mutual agreements, federal FCC rates, or commission-determined rates, and requires all non-affiliated telecom providers to pay a single uniform rate for pole attachments. The bill directly affects telecom companies seeking infrastructure access and electric cooperatives managing their poles. It mandates these uniform rates take effect by September 1, 2025.