SB2175

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, Chapter 221, relative to water.

Complete·4/29/26

Amends Tennessee water laws to include rural counties with populations under 57,000.

This bill amends Tennessee Code to redefine "rural county" in water-related statutes as a county with a population under 57,000 based on the 2020 or later federal census. This change applies to water laws in Tennessee, potentially affecting regulations and policies for water management in smaller, rural counties. The act becomes effective immediately upon becoming law.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

32 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 11

11:00 AM

Senate Energy, Agriculture And Natural Resources Hearing

Mar 4

8:30 AM

Senate Government Operations Hearing

History

Apr 29

Pub. Ch. 803

Apr 29

Effective date(s) 04/23/2026

Apr 23

Senate

Signed by Governor.