Legislation by Subject Topic
for the 113th General Assembly 2023-2024

Legislation filed under: Environmental Preservation

The primary subject of a bill in this list may be different from the subject listed above.
In those cases, the bill was filed using Environmental Preservation as a secondary subject.

Bill Number Composite Abstract Last Action Date
HB0150 by Hazlewood
SB0127 by Watson
Environmental Preservation - As enacted, designates certain segments of Chickamauga Creek as Class I natural river areas. - Amends TCA Title 11, Chapter 13.

HB0150: Effective date(s) 05/11/2023

SB0127: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 371

5/18/2023

5/18/2023

HB0232 by Ragan
SB0066 by Roberts
Environmental Preservation - As enacted, extends the underground storage tanks and solid waste disposal control board to June 30, 2027; establishes minimum attendance requirement for board members and requires removal of members who do not meet the requirement. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 68, Chapter 211, Part 1.

HB0232: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 81

SB0066: Effective date(s) 03/31/2023

4/18/2023

4/18/2023

HB0447 by Cepicky
SB0464 by Hensley
Environmental Preservation - As enacted, designates a segment of the Duck River in Maury County as a Class II scenic river; requires permitting of certain water resource projects in Class II scenic river areas, subject to rules promulgated by the commissioner of environment and conservation. - Amends TCA Title 11, Chapter 13; Title 64, Chapter 1, Part 6 and Title 68, Chapter 211.

HB0447: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 195

SB0464: Effective date(s) 04/01/2023

5/3/2023

5/3/2023

HB0564 by Todd
SB1385 by Southerland
Environmental Preservation - As introduced, expands the maximum number of persons who may serve on a county solid waste authority's board of directors, from 15 to 17 members. - Amends TCA Title 55; Title 67 and Title 68.

HB0564: P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.

SB1385: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee

2/1/2023

2/6/2023

HB0821 by Baum
SB1396 by Reeves
Environmental Preservation - As introduced, increases from 15 to 17 the maximum number of members on a solid waste authority board of directors, which are chosen separately from the board for a municipal solid waste region. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6 and Title 68.

HB0821: P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.

SB1396: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee

2/2/2023

3/8/2023

HB0926 by Eldridge
SB0498 by Walley
Environmental Preservation - As introduced, authorizes the department of environment and conservation to submit its annual report, in electronic format, on program expenditures from administering the tire environmental program to the office of legislative budget analysis and the chair of the transportation and safety committee of the senate, chair of the transportation committee of the house of representatives, and the chairs of the finance, ways and means committees of the senate and house of representatives. - Amends TCA Title 54 and Title 68.

HB0926: P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.

SB0498: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee

2/2/2023

1/30/2023

HB1255 by Camper
SB0726 by Campbell
Environmental Preservation - As introduced, changes from March 31 to February 1, the date by which each region must submit its annual report to the commissioner of environment and conservation for the immediately preceding calendar year that includes data on collection, recycling, transportation, disposal, public costs, and other information deemed relevant to solid waste planning and management. - Amends TCA Title 68 and Title 69.

HB1255: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee of Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee

SB0726: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee

3/12/2024

3/6/2024

HB1892 by Lamberth
SB2100 by Johnson
Environmental Preservation - As enacted, authorizes the use of certain third-party examiners, inspectors, engineers, and professionals in lieu of a local or state examiner, inspector, engineer, or professional for certain permitted processes and requirements; establishes procedures and requirements for the use of a third-party examiner, inspector, engineer, or professional. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 120; Title 68, Chapter 221 and Title 69, Chapter 3, Part 1.

HB1892: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 771

SB2100: Effective date(s) 10/01/2024

5/1/2024

5/1/2024

HB2063 by Fritts
SB2691 by Southerland
Environmental Preservation - As enacted, prohibits the intentional injection, release, or dispersion, by any means, of chemicals, chemical compounds, substances, or apparatus within the borders of this state into the atmosphere with the express purpose of affecting temperature, weather, or the intensity of the sunlight. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 39; Title 42; Title 43; Title 44; Title 55; Title 58; Title 59; Title 60; Title 65; Title 68 and Title 69.

HB2063: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 709

SB2691: Effective date(s) 07/01/2024

4/17/2024

4/17/2024

HB2130 by Grills
SB2706 by Southerland
Environmental Preservation - As introduced, changes from December 1 to December 15 the date by which the commissioner and the underground storage tanks and solid waste disposal control board must submit their annual report to the speakers of both houses of the general assembly evaluating all aspects of the performance of the hazardous waste regulatory program during the prior calendar year. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 11; Title 13; Title 20; Title 28; Title 39; Title 49; Title 54; Title 55; Title 59; Title 62; Title 64; Title 65; Title 66; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 69.

HB2130: P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.

SB2706: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee

1/31/2024

3/6/2024

HB2263 by Darby
SB2039 by Rose
Environmental Preservation - As enacted, requires that appointees to the fish and wildlife commission participate in activities regulated by the commission; requires the commission and wildlife resource agency to encourage hunting, angling, and trapping as preferred methods of wildlife management and conservation within this state; clarifies the fish and wildlife commission's authority over the taking of game and fish. - Amends TCA Title 70.

HB2263: Effective date(s) 07/01/2024

SB2039: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 626

4/3/2024

4/3/2024

HB2535 by Miller
SB1786 by Campbell
Environmental Preservation - As introduced, prohibits the manufacture, sale, distribution, and offer for use of food packages in this state that contain intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. - Amends TCA Title 43; Title 53 and Title 68.

HB2535: Assigned to s/c Health Subcommittee

SB1786: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee

2/6/2024

1/25/2024

HB2796 by Hulsey
SB2651 by Niceley
Environmental Preservation - As introduced, increases the time, from 30 to 35 days, that a person has to request a hearing on an order from the commissioner of environment and conservation alleging a violation related to withdrawing water without a valid registration before the commissioner's order becomes final. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 9; Title 11; Title 12; Title 21; Title 28; Title 29; Title 35; Title 43; Title 45; Title 47; Title 48; Title 59; Title 60; Title 61; Title 62; Title 65; Title 66; Title 67; Title 68; Title 69 and Title 70.

HB2796: P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.

SB2651: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee

2/5/2024

3/6/2024

HB2836 by Towns
SB2464 by Akbari
Environmental Preservation - As introduced, enacts the "Solar Workforce Development Act," which requires the department to establish and support a program that creates and maintains incentives for individuals to seek green energy jobs, and for entities to create, expand, and offer green energy jobs. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 13, Chapter 19; Title 50; Title 59; Title 60; Title 65; Title 66, Chapter 9, Part 2; Title 68 and Title 69.

HB2836: P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.

SB2464: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee

2/5/2024

2/1/2024

HJR0050 by JonesEnvironmental Preservation - Proposes adding a provision establishing the right to clean air, pure water, and the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic, and esthetic values of the state's environment. - Failed in s/c Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee of Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee 3/21/2023
HJR0787 by ClemmonsEnvironmental Preservation - Proposes adding a provision establishing the right to a clean and healthful environment. - Assigned to s/c Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee 1/24/2024
SB0066 by Roberts
HB0232 by Ragan
Environmental Preservation - As enacted, extends the underground storage tanks and solid waste disposal control board to June 30, 2027; establishes minimum attendance requirement for board members and requires removal of members who do not meet the requirement. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 68, Chapter 211, Part 1.

SB0066: Effective date(s) 03/31/2023

HB0232: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 81

4/18/2023

4/18/2023

SB0127 by Watson
HB0150 by Hazlewood
Environmental Preservation - As enacted, designates certain segments of Chickamauga Creek as Class I natural river areas. - Amends TCA Title 11, Chapter 13.

SB0127: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 371

HB0150: Effective date(s) 05/11/2023

5/18/2023

5/18/2023

SB0464 by Hensley
HB0447 by Cepicky
Environmental Preservation - As enacted, designates a segment of the Duck River in Maury County as a Class II scenic river; requires permitting of certain water resource projects in Class II scenic river areas, subject to rules promulgated by the commissioner of environment and conservation. - Amends TCA Title 11, Chapter 13; Title 64, Chapter 1, Part 6 and Title 68, Chapter 211.

SB0464: Effective date(s) 04/01/2023

HB0447: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 195

5/3/2023

5/3/2023

SB0498 by Walley
HB0926 by Eldridge
Environmental Preservation - As introduced, authorizes the department of environment and conservation to submit its annual report, in electronic format, on program expenditures from administering the tire environmental program to the office of legislative budget analysis and the chair of the transportation and safety committee of the senate, chair of the transportation committee of the house of representatives, and the chairs of the finance, ways and means committees of the senate and house of representatives. - Amends TCA Title 54 and Title 68.

SB0498: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee

HB0926: P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.

1/30/2023

2/2/2023

SB0726 by Campbell
HB1255 by Camper
Environmental Preservation - As introduced, changes from March 31 to February 1, the date by which each region must submit its annual report to the commissioner of environment and conservation for the immediately preceding calendar year that includes data on collection, recycling, transportation, disposal, public costs, and other information deemed relevant to solid waste planning and management. - Amends TCA Title 68 and Title 69.

SB0726: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee

HB1255: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee of Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee

3/6/2024

3/12/2024

SB1385 by Southerland
HB0564 by Todd
Environmental Preservation - As introduced, expands the maximum number of persons who may serve on a county solid waste authority's board of directors, from 15 to 17 members. - Amends TCA Title 55; Title 67 and Title 68.

SB1385: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee

HB0564: P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.

2/6/2023

2/1/2023

SB1396 by Reeves
HB0821 by Baum
Environmental Preservation - As introduced, increases from 15 to 17 the maximum number of members on a solid waste authority board of directors, which are chosen separately from the board for a municipal solid waste region. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6 and Title 68.

SB1396: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee

HB0821: P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.

3/8/2023

2/2/2023

SB1786 by Campbell
HB2535 by Miller
Environmental Preservation - As introduced, prohibits the manufacture, sale, distribution, and offer for use of food packages in this state that contain intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. - Amends TCA Title 43; Title 53 and Title 68.

SB1786: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee

HB2535: Assigned to s/c Health Subcommittee

1/25/2024

2/6/2024

SB2039 by Rose
HB2263 by Darby
Environmental Preservation - As enacted, requires that appointees to the fish and wildlife commission participate in activities regulated by the commission; requires the commission and wildlife resource agency to encourage hunting, angling, and trapping as preferred methods of wildlife management and conservation within this state; clarifies the fish and wildlife commission's authority over the taking of game and fish. - Amends TCA Title 70.

SB2039: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 626

HB2263: Effective date(s) 07/01/2024

4/3/2024

4/3/2024

SB2100 by Johnson
HB1892 by Lamberth
Environmental Preservation - As enacted, authorizes the use of certain third-party examiners, inspectors, engineers, and professionals in lieu of a local or state examiner, inspector, engineer, or professional for certain permitted processes and requirements; establishes procedures and requirements for the use of a third-party examiner, inspector, engineer, or professional. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 120; Title 68, Chapter 221 and Title 69, Chapter 3, Part 1.

SB2100: Effective date(s) 10/01/2024

HB1892: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 771

5/1/2024

5/1/2024

SB2464 by Akbari
HB2836 by Towns
Environmental Preservation - As introduced, enacts the "Solar Workforce Development Act," which requires the department to establish and support a program that creates and maintains incentives for individuals to seek green energy jobs, and for entities to create, expand, and offer green energy jobs. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 13, Chapter 19; Title 50; Title 59; Title 60; Title 65; Title 66, Chapter 9, Part 2; Title 68 and Title 69.

SB2464: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee

HB2836: P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.

2/1/2024

2/5/2024

SB2651 by Niceley
HB2796 by Hulsey
Environmental Preservation - As introduced, increases the time, from 30 to 35 days, that a person has to request a hearing on an order from the commissioner of environment and conservation alleging a violation related to withdrawing water without a valid registration before the commissioner's order becomes final. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 9; Title 11; Title 12; Title 21; Title 28; Title 29; Title 35; Title 43; Title 45; Title 47; Title 48; Title 59; Title 60; Title 61; Title 62; Title 65; Title 66; Title 67; Title 68; Title 69 and Title 70.

SB2651: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee

HB2796: P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.

3/6/2024

2/5/2024

SB2691 by Southerland
HB2063 by Fritts
Environmental Preservation - As enacted, prohibits the intentional injection, release, or dispersion, by any means, of chemicals, chemical compounds, substances, or apparatus within the borders of this state into the atmosphere with the express purpose of affecting temperature, weather, or the intensity of the sunlight. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 39; Title 42; Title 43; Title 44; Title 55; Title 58; Title 59; Title 60; Title 65; Title 68 and Title 69.

SB2691: Effective date(s) 07/01/2024

HB2063: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 709

4/17/2024

4/17/2024

SB2706 by Southerland
HB2130 by Grills
Environmental Preservation - As introduced, changes from December 1 to December 15 the date by which the commissioner and the underground storage tanks and solid waste disposal control board must submit their annual report to the speakers of both houses of the general assembly evaluating all aspects of the performance of the hazardous waste regulatory program during the prior calendar year. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 11; Title 13; Title 20; Title 28; Title 39; Title 49; Title 54; Title 55; Title 59; Title 62; Title 64; Title 65; Title 66; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 69.

SB2706: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee

HB2130: P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.

3/6/2024

1/31/2024