SB0970

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 68, relative to providing services for water or wastewater.

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SB0970 amends Tennessee Code to grant water and wastewater treatment authorities additional powers.

SB0970 amends Tennessee Code to add a new subdivision allowing water and wastewater treatment authorities to exercise specific powers, as outlined in § 68-221-607(a)(17)-(20). These powers are applicable only if they do not conflict with ordinances or rules of other local governments with jurisdiction. The act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

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Roll Call Votes

SENATE ENERGY, AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0

9 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 26, 2025

9:30 AM

Senate Energy, Agriculture And Natural Resources Hearing

Mar 19, 2025

10:30 AM

Senate Energy, Agriculture And Natural Resources Hearing

History

Apr 28, 2025

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 283

Apr 7, 2025

Senate

Companion House Bill substituted

Apr 7, 2025

Senate

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