HB0796Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 65; Title 68 and Title 69, relative to utility infrastructure.
Introduced by Kevin Vaughan, District 95
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
As enacted, clarifies that prior to the acquisition of assets of a natural gas utility regulated by the Tennessee public utility commission by a new owner or any other change in control of such assets, the commission has exclusive authority to approve the acquisition or change in control, including the assignment of franchise rights, upon a finding by the commission that such transfers of assets or control is in the public interest. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 65; Title 68 and Title 69.
Where it stands
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 532
March 16, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: HOUSE COMMERCE COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee · February 4, 2026
20
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
20 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jerome Moon | 8 | Yes |
| Jason Zachary | 14 | Yes |
| Mark Cochran | 23 | Yes |
| Greg Vital | 29 | Yes |
| Dennis Powers | 36 | Yes |
| Michael Hale | 40 | Yes |
| Rush Bricken | 47 | Yes |
| John Clemmons | 55 | Yes |
| Susan Lynn | 57 | Yes |
| Caleb Hemmer | 59 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
P2C, ref. to Commerce Committee
Assigned to s/c Business & Utilities Subcommittee
Placed on s/c cal Business & Utilities Subcommittee for 1/21/2026
Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Commerce Committee
Placed on cal. Commerce Committee for 1/28/2026
Meeting Canceled
Placed on cal. Commerce Committee for 2/4/2026
Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 2/5/2026
H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 2/9/2026
Sponsor(s) Added.
Comp. SB subst.
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 532
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