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TN HB2202

TN HB2202
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 11, Chapter 13 and Title 68, Chapter 211, relative to environmental protection.


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Introduced
02/02/2026
In Committee
03/18/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/31/2026

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, extends from two years to 27 months the amount of time that the commissioner has to designate the boundaries of a scenic river area following the addition of a river segment to the state scenic rivers system. - Amends TCA Title 11, Chapter 13 and Title 68, Chapter 211.

AI Summary

This bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 11, Chapter 13, which deals with environmental protection and specifically the state scenic rivers system, by extending the timeframe for the commissioner to designate the boundaries of a scenic river area. Previously, the commissioner had two years to complete this designation after a river segment was added to the system; this bill changes that period to twenty-seven months, providing a slightly longer window for this administrative process.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Failed in Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee (on 03/31/2026)

Bill Topics

Public Lands and Water Management
  • ‐ Land and Water Conservation
  • ‐ National Parks, Memorials, Historic Sites, and Recreation

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HB2202&ga=114 02/03/2026
Amendment 1-0 to SB2172 https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0697.pdf 03/16/2026
Fiscal Memo for SA0697 (15457) https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM2553.pdf 03/16/2026
Fiscal Note - SB2172 https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB2172.pdf 02/05/2026
BillText https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB2202.pdf 02/03/2026
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