HB2138

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 11; Title 67; Title 69 and Title 70, relative to funding the wildlife resources agency.

Introduced·2/2/26
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Tennessee HB2138 allocates 10% of Tennessee Valley Authority payments in lieu of taxes to the wildlife resources fund.

Tennessee HB2138 amends Tennessee Code to allocate 10% of Tennessee Valley Authority payments in lieu of taxes to the wildlife resources fund. This fund supports purposes outlined in Title 69, Chapter 9, and Title 70. The allocation aims to enhance funding for wildlife resources, ensuring the public welfare. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.

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History

Apr 15

House

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways, and Means Committee

Apr 8

House

Sponsor(s) Added.

Apr 8

House

Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2026