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TN HB0513

TN HB0513
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 1, Chapter 3; Title 43; Title 44; Title 68 and Title 69, relative to environmental protection.


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Introduced
01/29/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, changes, from January 31 to February 15, the date by which the commissioner must submit reports related to the administration of the Water Quality Control Act of 1977 to legislative committees with jurisdiction over environmental matters. - Amends TCA Title 1, Chapter 3; Title 43; Title 44; Title 68 and Title 69.

AI Summary

This bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 69-3-142, which relates to the Water Quality Control Act of 1977, by changing the deadline for submitting certain administrative reports from January 31 to February 15. Specifically, the bill modifies the reporting dates in subsections (a), (b), and (d) of the section, giving the commissioner of environmental protection an additional two weeks to complete and submit reports to legislative committees with jurisdiction over environmental matters. The change will take effect on January 1, 2026, and is intended to provide more time for thorough report preparation while maintaining legislative oversight of water quality administration. By extending the reporting deadline, the bill aims to improve the quality and comprehensiveness of environmental reports submitted to the Tennessee General Assembly.

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt. (on 02/05/2025)

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