SB1590

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 11, Chapter 13, relative to scenic rivers.

Complete·5/18/26

Tennessee SB1590 amends scenic river designations, expanding the Buffalo River and Duck River coverage and adding Beaverdam Creek and Swan Creek to.

Tennessee SB1590 revises the scenic river designations in Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 11, Chapter 13. The bill expands the Buffalo River's coverage to the entire river, removes specific segments from the Duck River's designation, and adds Beaverdam Creek and Swan Creek to the Class II Pastoral River Areas. The changes also modify the definition of "river" in the context of scenic river regulations, broadening its scope. The act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

77 Yea

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9 Nay

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8 Not Voting

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Calendar

Feb 4

9:30 AM

Senate Transportation And Safety Hearing

History

May 18

Pub. Ch. 891

May 18

Effective date(s) 05/05/2026

May 5

Senate

Signed by Governor.