SB0639

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

Extends the notice period for water rate changes from five to seven days.

This bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7; Title 63; Title 65; Title 68 and Title 69, relative to water. It extends the notice period for water rate changes from five to seven days. This change aims to ensure consumers have more time to review and understand any changes in their water rates. The act takes effect upon becoming a law.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

89 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Not Voting

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Calendar

Mar 4

8:30 AM

Senate Government Operations Hearing

History

May 27

Pub. Ch. 1055

May 27

Effective date(s) 07/01/2026

May 22

Senate

Signed by Governor.