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TN SB0970
TN SB0970AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 68, relative to providing services for water or wastewater.
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Introduced
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
04/28/2025
04/28/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/28/2025
04/28/2025
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, generally authorizes the board of directors of a municipal energy authority to, as part of the transfer of a water and wastewater system, adopt and assume all or any portion of such regulatory powers, authority, duties, obligations, and oversight over the water and wastewater operations as were applicable to the municipal water and wastewater system pursuant to ordinances, resolutions, or other rules or policies that were in effect immediately prior to the transfer of such system to the authority; authorizes later amendment to such rules, regulations, and requirements. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 68.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee law to expand the powers of municipal energy authorities regarding water and wastewater systems. Specifically, the bill allows the board of directors of such an authority to adopt and assume regulatory powers, duties, and oversight previously held by the municipal water and wastewater system at the time of transfer. The board can adopt these regulations in full or in part when transferring a water and wastewater system, and can subsequently amend these rules over time, provided that the amendments are considered just and reasonable. This provision gives municipal energy authorities more flexibility in managing water and wastewater operations, enabling them to maintain or modify existing regulatory frameworks while ensuring continued effective governance of these critical infrastructure systems. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing its importance to public welfare.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 283 (on 04/28/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0970&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0283.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB0970 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0250.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0250 (4569) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM0370.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - HB0660 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB0660.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB0970.pdf |
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