HB1259

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7; Title 63; Title 65; Title 68 and Title 69, relative to water.

Complete·5/27/26

HB1259 amends Tennessee water laws, extending a notice period from five to seven days.

HB1259 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, affecting Titles 7, 63, 65, 68, and 69 related to water. The bill extends the notice period for certain water-related actions from five days to seven days. This change is intended to ensure the public welfare by providing additional time for stakeholders to respond to notices. The act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

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Roll Call Votes

15 Yea

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0 Nay

History

May 27

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1055

Apr 22

House

Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/22/2026

Apr 22

House

H. Placed on Regular Calendar 2 for 4/22/2026