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TN SB0564

TN SB0564
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7; Title 8; Title 9; Title 62, Chapter 2; Title 65; Title 68, Chapter 221 and Title 69, relative to utilities.


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Introduced
01/30/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, increases, from 60 to 65, the number of days that a party to a hearing before the board of certification for water and wastewater operators regarding a revocation or an appeal of an order or assessment of a civil penalty by the commissioner of environment and conservation has to appeal the order or assessment. - Amends TCA Title 7; Title 8; Title 9; Title 62, Chapter 2; Title 65; Title 68, Chapter 221 and Title 69.

AI Summary

This bill makes a small but specific change to Tennessee's legal code regarding water and wastewater operator certifications by extending the timeframe for appealing a hearing decision from 60 to 65 days. Specifically, the bill modifies Section 68-221-914(b) to increase the number of days that a party involved in a hearing before the board of certification for water and wastewater operators has to appeal an order or assessment of a civil penalty issued by the commissioner of environment and conservation. This change provides a slightly longer window for individuals or entities to challenge decisions related to their water and wastewater operator certifications. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law, as stated in Section 2, which indicates that the public welfare requires its prompt implementation.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Senate Reset on calendar for 3/26/2026 (on 03/12/2026)

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