Bill > HB0747

This bill modifies the administrative structure and reporting requirements of Tennessee's state energy policy council by transferring joint administrative oversight from its current arrangement to the Department of Economic and Community Development and the Department of Environment and Conservation. The bill requires the council to meet quarterly, with at least two meetings per year held in person and allows for teleconference participation. A significant change is the requirement to compile a comprehensive energy report by July 1, 2026, which must analyze energy sources, production goals, capacity, potential extraction systems, and innovative energy technologies. The report must be electronically distributed to relevant legislative committees and published on both departments' websites, with future reports to be issued at intervals no longer than two years. The bill also clarifies the process for filling council vacancies, stipulating that successors must be appointed within 30 days by the original appointing authority. These changes aim to enhance the council's accountability, transparency, and strategic planning for Tennessee's energy needs. The act will take effect immediately upon becoming law.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0747&ga=114