SB2560

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 60 and Title 68, relative to the "Tennessee Energy Freedom Act."

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SB2560 amends Tennessee Code to establish the Tennessee Energy Freedom Act, protecting rights related to coal, oil, and natural gas activities.

SB2560 amends Tennessee Code to establish the Tennessee Energy Freedom Act, which protects the right to engage in activities related to coal, oil, and natural gas. The act prevents discrimination against the exercise of these rights and outlines a process for determining the amount of covered emissions. It also specifies that no liability can be imposed for covered emissions unless proven to violate federal or state environmental laws. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

SENATE ENERGY, AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee

7 Yea

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2 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 11

11:00 AM

Senate Energy, Agriculture And Natural Resources Hearing

Mar 4

8:30 AM

Senate Government Operations Hearing

History

Apr 24

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 756

Mar 23

Senate

Companion House Bill substituted

Mar 23

Senate

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