SB0566Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, Chapter 105, relative to blasting.
Introduced by Mark Pody, District 17
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, requires a blasting firm that conducts a pre-blast survey for an owner or occupant of certain buildings within 300 feet of the blast hole to provide the survey upon request by the owner or occupant at no cost. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 105.
Where it stands
Sponsor(s) Added.
March 9, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: SENATE COMMERCE AND LABOR COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0 · March 3, 2026
8
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Steve Southerland | 9 | Yes |
| Bo Watson | 11 | Yes |
| Ken Yager | 12 | Yes |
| Shane Reeves | 14 | Yes |
| Paul Bailey | 15 | Yes |
| John Stevens | 24 | Yes |
| Jack Johnson | 27 | Yes |
| Brent Taylor | 31 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 2/17/2026
Reset on Final calendar of Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/3/2026
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/9/2026
Companion House Bill substituted
Sponsor(s) Added.
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