SB1139

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7; Title 13, Chapter 7; Title 65 and Title 68, relative to utilities.

Complete·5/27/25

Tennessee SB1139 amends utility regulations to set timelines and fees for reviewing development plans.

Tennessee SB1139 modifies utility regulations concerning the review of development plans for water, electric, and natural gas infrastructure. The bill mandates that utilities complete reviews within thirty days, with a refund of fees if plans are approved. Utilities may charge up to 2% of the development cost for inspections if plans are approved by a third-party examiner. If a utility fails to act within ten business days after receiving third-party examiner documents, the plans are considered approved. The act applies to plans submitted on or after July 1, 2025.

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Roll Call Votes

8 Yea

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2 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 15, 2025

12:00 AM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

Apr 1, 2025

10:30 AM

Senate State & Local Government Hearing

History

May 27, 2025

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 490

Apr 21, 2025

Senate

Companion House Bill substituted

Apr 21, 2025

Senate

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