SB1750Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 68, Chapter 221 and Title 69, relative to drinking water.
Introduced by Janince Bowling, District 16
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, prohibits the department of environment and conservation from prohibiting a utility that provides drinking water from pumping or otherwise withdrawing water from natural waters for purposes of providing drinking water, including as a prerequisite to renewal of the utility's permit, unless the prohibition is required to comply with federal law. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 68, Chapter 221 and Title 69.
Where it stands
Failed in Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee
March 11, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: SENATE ENERGY, AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE: Failed in Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee · March 11, 2026
2
Yes
5
No
2
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 | No |
| Robert Harshbarger | 4 | No |
| Jessie Seal | 8 | No |
| Shane Reeves | 14 | No |
| Janince Bowling | 16 | Yes |
| Mark Pody | 17 | Yes |
| Charlane Oliver | 19 | Not Voting |
| Heidi Campbell | 20 | Not Voting |
| Page Walley | 26 | No |
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 3/4/2026
Action deferred in Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee to 3/11/2026
Placed on Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee calendar for 3/11/2026
Failed in Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee
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