SB0281Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 11; Title 13; Title 43; Title 44; Title 64; Title 66; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 69, relative to agriculture.
Introduced by Bo Watson, District 11
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, prohibits the department from regulating farming activities involving top soil, rock removal, or the building of a pond when the activities are conducted in an area that is less than three acres in size, and the property on which the activities occur has greenbelt classification. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 11; Title 13; Title 43; Title 44; Title 64; Title 66; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 69.
Where it stands
Re-refer to Senate Calendar Committee
March 17, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: SENATE ENERGY, AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee · March 12, 2025
9
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
9 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Lowe | 1 | Yes |
| Robert Harshbarger | 4 | Yes |
| Jessie Seal | 8 | Yes |
| Shane Reeves | 14 | Yes |
| Janince Bowling | 16 | Yes |
| Mark Pody | 17 | Yes |
| Charlane Oliver | 19 | Yes |
| Heidi Campbell | 20 | Yes |
| Page Walley | 26 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee
Placed on Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee calendar for 3/12/2025
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 3/17/2025
Re-refer to Senate Calendar Committee
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