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SB0639Introduced in the Senate

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7; Title 63; Title 65; Title 68 and Title 69, relative to water.

Passed

Introduced by Page Walley, District 26

What does this bill do?

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Official description

As enacted, authorizes municipal water and sewer systems to undertake certain projects on private property. - Amends TCA Title 7; Title 63; Title 65; Title 68 and Title 69.

Where it stands

Effective date(s) 07/01/2026

May 27, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

Senate votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

HouseStage: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION · April 22, 2026

89

Yes

0

No

1

Absent or Not Voting

90 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

  3. Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee

  4. Sponsor change.

  5. Placed on Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee calendar for 3/4/2026

  6. Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0

  7. Sponsor(s) Added.

  8. Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/9/2026

  9. Sponsor(s) Added.

  10. Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 2 - SA0616)

  11. Amendment withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - SA0592)

  12. Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 32, Nays 0

  13. Engrossed; ready for transmission to House

  14. Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.

  15. Subst. for comp. HB.

  16. Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0779)

  17. Passed H., Ayes 89, Nays 0, PNV 1

  18. Enrolled and ready for signatures

  19. Signed by Senate Speaker

  20. Signed by H. Speaker

  21. Transmitted to Governor for action.

  22. Signed by Governor.

  23. Pub. Ch. 1055

  24. Effective date(s) 07/01/2026

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