SB2547Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 68, Chapter 211, relative to solid waste.
Introduced by Shane Reeves, District 14
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As enacted, makes various changes to law relative to solid waste disposal, including, but limited to, declaring that it is the policy of this state to plan for sufficient landfill capacity to dispose of solid waste that is not recovered or recycled; requiring each solid waste region to develop a plan that includes a narrative identifying where waste will be disposed and managed for the next 10 years; and requiring each solid waste region to submit a new or revised plan by July 1, 2028. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 68, Chapter 211.
Where it stands
Effective date(s) 04/21/2026
April 29, 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 2, 2026
78
Yes
0
No
12
Absent or Not Voting
90 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| John Crawford | 1 | Not Voting |
| Bud Hulsey | 2 | Yes |
| Timothy Hill | 3 | Yes |
| Renea Jones | 4 | Yes |
| David Hawk | 5 | Yes |
| Tim Hicks | 6 | Yes |
| 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
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
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/23/2026
Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 2 - SA0818)
Amendment withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - SA0706)
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 24, Nays 0, PNV 3
Sponsor(s) Added.
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
Subst. for comp. HB.
Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0781)
Passed H., Ayes 78, Nays 0, PNV 12
Enrolled and ready for signatures
Signed by Senate Speaker
Signed by H. Speaker
Transmitted to Governor for action.
Signed by Governor.
Pub. Ch. 814
Effective date(s) 04/21/2026
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