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TN HB2138
TN HB2138AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 11; Title 67; Title 69 and Title 70, relative to funding the wildlife resources agency.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, requires that 10 percent of the payments paid to or retained by the state from the Tennessee valley authority in lieu of taxes be allocated to the wildlife resources fund and used for boating and wildlife resources purposes. - Amends TCA Title 11; Title 67; Title 69 and Title 70.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that ten percent of the payments the state of Tennessee receives or keeps from the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) in lieu of taxes, which are payments made by the TVA to compensate local governments for tax revenues lost due to TVA's tax-exempt status, will be directed to the wildlife resources fund. This allocated money will then be specifically used to support boating and wildlife conservation efforts as outlined in state law.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (14)
Pat Marsh (R)*,
Fred Atchley (R),
Kip Capley (R),
John Crawford (R),
Tandy Darby (R),
Clay Doggett (R),
Rick Eldridge (R),
Jeremy Faison (R),
Ron Gant (R),
Tim Hicks (R),
William Lamberth (R),
Paul Sherrell (R),
Kevin Vaughan (R),
Greg Vital (R),
Last Action
Sponsor(s) Added. (on 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HB2138&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB2138.pdf |
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