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TN SB0825
TN SB0825AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 11, Chapter 14, Part 4 and Title 69, relative to wetlands.
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Introduced
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, prohibits the department of environment and conservation from applying criteria that will result in the classification of real property as a wetland if the property is prior converted cropland that is exempt from classification as a wetland under federal law. - Amends TCA Title 11, Chapter 14, Part 4 and Title 69.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation from classifying certain agricultural lands as wetlands, specifically targeting "prior converted cropland" that is already exempt from wetland designation under federal regulations. Prior converted cropland refers to agricultural land that has been transformed from a wetland to farmland before certain regulatory dates, and which is typically not considered a wetland for regulatory purposes. By preventing state-level reclassification of these lands, the bill aims to provide additional protection for farmers and landowners, ensuring that previously converted agricultural areas cannot be retroactively designated as wetlands by state authorities. The bill would amend Tennessee Code Annotated in Titles 11 and 69, and would take effect immediately upon becoming law, with the stated purpose of supporting the public welfare by preserving agricultural land use rights.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee (on 03/19/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0825&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB0825 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB0825.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB0825.pdf |
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