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TN SB0877
TN SB0877AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 7; Title 59; Title 65; Title 66; Title 68 and Title 69, relative to water.
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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 the department to make available a list of the registered withdrawals of 10,000 or more gallons of water per day from a surface water or a groundwater source in a publicly accessible place on the department's website. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 59; Title 65; Title 66; Title 68 and Title 69.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee's water withdrawal regulations by requiring the state department to publish an online, publicly accessible list of water withdrawals that exceed 10,000 gallons per day from surface or groundwater sources. Specifically, the bill modifies Section 69-7-304(a) of the Tennessee Code to mandate that all water withdrawals registered under this section must be made available on the department's website, thereby increasing transparency about water usage across the state. The legislation will take effect immediately upon becoming law, with the stated purpose of serving the public welfare by providing easier access to information about significant water withdrawals. This increased transparency could help citizens, environmental researchers, and policymakers better understand water resource usage and potential conservation needs in Tennessee.
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=SB0877&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB0893 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB0893.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB0877.pdf |
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