SB0438Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 11; Title 13; Title 20; Title 28; Title 39; Title 49; Title 54; Title 55; Title 59; Title 62; Title 64; Title 65; Title 66; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 69, relative to waste management.
Introduced by Shane Reeves, District 14
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As enacted, creates the advisory task force on solid waste to examine and review issues related to solid waste; authorizes the department of environment and conservation to accept voluntary contributions, and to apply for grants, from private companies for grants for recycling infrastructure, recycling projects, and composting. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 11; Title 13; Title 20; Title 28; Title 39; Title 49; Title 54; Title 55; Title 59; Title 62; Title 64; Title 65; Title 66; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 69.
Where it stands
Effective date(s) 05/09/2025
May 15, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Concur House Amendment # 2 · April 22, 2025
33
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
33 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 |
| Tom Hatcher | 2 | Yes |
| Rusty Crowe | 3 | Yes |
| Robert Harshbarger | 4 | Yes |
| Randy McNally | 5 | Yes |
| Becky Massey | 6 | Yes |
| Richard Briggs | 7 | Yes |
| Jessie Seal | 8 | Yes |
| Steve Southerland | 9 | Yes |
| Todd Gardenhire | 10 | 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
Action deferred in Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee to 3/19/2025
Placed on Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee calendar for 3/19/2025
Action deferred in Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee to 3/26/2025
Placed on Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee calendar for 3/26/2025
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0, PNV 0
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/8/2025
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/14/2025
Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0244)
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 30, Nays 0
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
Sponsor(s) Added.
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
Subst. for comp. HB.
H. adopted am. (Amendment 2 - HA0520)
Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0218)
Passed H., as am., Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 0
Placed on Senate Message Calendar for 4/22/2025
Concurred, Ayes 33, Nays 0 (Amendment 2 - HA0520)
Enrolled and ready for signatures
Signed by Senate Speaker
Signed by H. Speaker
Transmitted to Governor for action.
Signed by Governor.
Pub. Ch. 429
Effective date(s) 05/09/2025
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