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TN SB0891
TN SB0891AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 10; Title 11; Title 12; Title 43; Title 44; Title 55; Title 64; Title 67; Title 69 and Title 70, relative to wildlife.
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Introduced
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, requires, by January 15 of each year, the office of the governor to submit a report to legislative committees with subject matter jurisdiction over natural resources detailing all such lands and waters set apart and dedicated by the governor for wildlife preserves, including the limits fixed of the lands and waters for such state wildlife preserves. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 10; Title 11; Title 12; Title 43; Title 44; Title 55; Title 64; Title 67; Title 69 and Title 70.
AI Summary
This bill requires the office of the governor to submit an annual report to legislative committees with jurisdiction over natural resources by January 15th each year. The report must provide details about all lands and waters that the governor has designated as wildlife preserves, specifically including precise boundaries and limits of these state wildlife preserves. The new reporting requirement will be added to existing Tennessee wildlife conservation statutes, specifically Section 70-5-105, which is being amended to include this new subsection. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law, with the stated purpose of serving the public welfare by increasing transparency and legislative oversight of state wildlife preserve designations.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee (on 03/11/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0891&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB0891 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB0891.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB0891.pdf |
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