SB0520

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 64, Chapter 1, Part 11, relative to the West Tennessee River Basin Authority.

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SB0520 amends Tennessee Code to redefine the West Tennessee River Basin Authority's service area and operational scope.

SB0520 modifies Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 64, Chapter 1, Part 11, concerning the West Tennessee River Basin Authority. It redefines the authority's service area to include specific counties that can opt to participate in construction, operation, management, and maintenance of works, facilities, and programs. County governments have the option to impose taxes on real property benefiting from these improvements. The bill also adjusts references to river basins and technical assistance provisions within the authority's scope of activities.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

32 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 14

9:30 AM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

Mar 26, 2025

9:30 AM

Senate Energy, Agriculture And Natural Resources Hearing

History

May 18

Pub. Ch. 966

May 18

Effective date(s) 05/13/2026

May 13

Senate

Signed by Governor.