SB1590Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 11, Chapter 13, relative to scenic rivers.
Introduced by Kerry Roberts, District 23
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
As enacted, designates segments of the Buffalo River, Duck River, and certain other rivers and creeks as Class II pastoral river areas; expands certain public outreach requirements concerning scenic rivers. - Amends TCA Title 11, Chapter 13.
Where it stands
Effective date(s) 05/05/2026
May 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: FLOOR VOTE: MESSAGE CALENDAR 3 PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION · April 16, 2026
77
Yes
9
No
8
Absent or Not Voting
94 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| John Crawford | 1 | Yes |
| Bud Hulsey | 2 | No |
| Timothy Hill | 3 | No |
| Renea Jones | 4 | Yes |
| David Hawk | 5 | Yes |
| Tim Hicks | 6 | No |
| Rebecca Alexander | 7 | Yes |
| Jerome Moon | 8 | Yes |
| Gary Hicks | 9 | Yes |
| Rick Eldridge | 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
Sponsor(s) Added.
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee calendar for 1/28/2026
Placed on Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee calendar for 2/4/2026
Sponsor(s) Added.
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 2/9/2026
Passed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
Subst. for comp. HB.
H. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA1075)
Passed H., as am., Ayes 81, Nays 5, PNV 7
Placed on Senate Message Calendar for 4/13/2026
Senate Reset on calendar for 4/16/2026
Placed on Senate Message Calendar for 4/16/2026
Placed on Senate Message Calendar for 4/16/2026
Senate refused to concur in amendment
H. Placed on Message Calendar 3 for 4-16-26
Motion to lift from table adopted.
Motion to reconsider adopted.
H. Am. 1 reconsidered, withdrawn.
Passed H., Ayes 76, Nays 9, PNV 8
Enrolled and ready for signatures
Signed by Senate Speaker
Signed by H. Speaker
Transmitted to Governor for action.
Signed by Governor.
Pub. Ch. 891
Effective date(s) 05/05/2026
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