HB2534Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 60; Title 68 and Title 69, relative to contested cases.
Introduced by William Lamberth, District 44
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
As enacted, precludes certain boards administratively attached to the department of environment and conservation from voting to review the initial order of an administrative law judge in an administrative proceeding, but preserves the right of a party to appeal an initial order directly to the board; reduces from 180 to 90 days the period of time from the completion of the record of a contested case hearing within which an administrative law judge must issue an initial order in a hearing involving such boards. - Amends TCA Title 60; Title 68 and Title 69.
Where it stands
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 838
May 5, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: HOUSE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee · March 30, 2026
9
Yes
1
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| John Crawford | 1 | Yes |
| Jeremy Faison | 11 | Yes |
| Sam McKenzie | 15 | Yes |
| Michele Reneau | 27 | Yes |
| Monty Fritts | 32 | Yes |
| Paul Sherrell | 43 | Yes |
| John Clemmons | 55 | No |
| Jay Reedy | 74 | Yes |
| Justin Lafferty | 89 | Yes |
| G.A. Hardaway | 93 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
P2C, ref. to Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee - Government Operations for Review
Assigned to s/c Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee
Placed on s/c cal Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee for 3/18/2026
Sponsor(s) Added.
Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee
Placed on cal. Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee for 3/24/2026
Rec. for pass; ref to Government Operations Committee
Placed on cal. Government Operations Committee for 3/30/2026
Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/2/2026
H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/7/2026
Comp. SB subst.
Sponsor(s) Added.
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 838
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