SB1274

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, Chapter 203, Part 1 and Title 68, Chapter 211, Part 1, relative to environmental regulatory programs.

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Tennessee SB1274 amends environmental regulatory programs, including fees and permits for coal ash disposal.

Tennessee SB1274 amends environmental regulatory programs by adjusting fees and permit requirements for coal ash disposal. It mandates that the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation cannot issue a permit for coal ash disposal or expansion of an existing facility without a liner and final cap. Exceptions include coal ash used for fill, agricultural purposes, engineered use as a feedstock, wastewater treatment, or disposal connected to authorized uses.

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Roll Call Votes

73 Yea

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23 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 8, 2025

8:30 AM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

Mar 26, 2025

9:30 AM

Senate Energy, Agriculture And Natural Resources Hearing

History

May 13, 2025

Pub. Ch. 399

May 13, 2025

Effective date(s) 05/05/2025

May 5, 2025

Senate

Signed by Governor.