HB1509Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 68, Chapter 221 and Title 69, relative to drinking water.
Introduced by Todd Warner, District 92
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, prohibits the department of environment and conservation from prohibiting a utility that provides drinking water from pumping or otherwise withdrawing water from natural waters for purposes of providing drinking water, including as a prerequisite to renewal of the utility's permit, unless the prohibition is required to comply with federal law. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 68, Chapter 221 and Title 69.
Where it stands
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee of Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee
March 11, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
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Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
P2C, ref. to Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee
Assigned to s/c Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee
Placed on s/c cal Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee for 3/4/2026
Action Def. in s/c Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee to 3/11/2026
Placed on s/c cal Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee for 3/11/2026
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee of Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee
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