TN SB2579 | 2023-2024 | 113th General Assembly
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 31 2024 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2024-02-05 - Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee
Pending: Senate Energy, Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 31 2024 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2024-02-05 - Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee
Pending: Senate Energy, Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [PDF]
Summary
As introduced, clarifies that an ephemeral wet weather conveyance is not a stream under the Water Quality Control Act; defines "isolated wetlands" and clarifies that isolated wetlands are not waters under the act; prohibits requiring a permit or other authorization under the act for impacts to isolated wetlands; makes other related changes to the act. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 11, Chapter 14, Part 4; Title 66; Title 68 and Title 69.
Title
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 11, Chapter 14, Part 4; Title 66; Title 68 and Title 69, relative to water resources.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-05 | Senate | Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee |
| 2024-02-01 | Senate | Introduced, Passed on First Consideration |
| 2024-01-31 | Senate | Filed for introduction |
Same As/Similar To
HB2149 (Crossfiled) 2024-01-31 - Assigned to s/c Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee
