SB0664Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 69, Chapter 3, relative to permits.
Introduced by Brent Taylor, District 31
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As enacted, expands from wetlands to all areas that an aquatic resource alteration permit may apply to the areas for which the department of environment and conservation is required to exempt from compensatory mitigation an amount of area equal in size to the area for which mitigation would not be required if the permit applicant qualified for coverage under a general permit, if the only factor that disqualifies an applicant for an aquatic resource alteration permit from having the activities for which a permit is sought covered under a general permit is the size of the area that the permit will apply to. - Amends TCA Title 69, Chapter 3.
Where it stands
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 342
May 8, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: SENATE ENERGY, AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 7, Nays 2 PNV 0 · March 26, 2025
7
Yes
2
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 | No |
| Heidi Campbell | 20 | No |
| 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 3/19/2025
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, and Means Committee Ayes 7, Nays 2 PNV 0
Recalled from Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee
Refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/14/2025
Companion House Bill substituted
Sponsor(s) Added.
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 342
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