AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 13; Title 64; Title 65; Title 67 and Title 68, relative to energy.
- Introduced Feb 1, 2023
- In committee Feb 6, 2023
- Withdrawn
- Passed the House
- To the governor
- Became law
What it does
The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.
Energy - As enacted, requires a political subdivision that imposes requirements or expectations related to the type of clean or renewable energy used by a public utility in an ordinance, resolution, or other regulation to include certain sources of energy as permissible sources of clean or renewable energy. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 13; Title 64; Title 65; Title 67 and Title 68.
Every action
11 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.
- SenateFiled for introduction
- SenateIntroduced, Passed on First Consideration
- CommitteePassed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee · Senate Energy, Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
- SenateSponsor(s) Added.
- CommitteePlaced on Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee calendar for 3/8/2023 · Senate Energy, Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
- SenateSponsor(s) Added.
- CommitteeRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 2 PNV 0 · Senate Calendar Committee
- SenatePlaced on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/23/2023
- SenateCompanion House Bill substituted
- SenateSponsor(s) Added.
- GovernorComp. became Pub. Ch. 154
Roll calls
1 recorded vote: 0 on the floor, 1 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.
Committee votes
| Date | Where | Question | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 8, 2023 | Senate Energy, Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee | Energy, Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 2 PNV 0 MembersYes · 7 No · 2 |
Passed 7–2 |
Sponsors
The member who introduced it, joined by 5 cosponsors: 5 Republicans.
- SS Steve SoutherlandR Primary sponsor · District 9
All 5 cosponsors
From Tennessee's official records (wapp.capitol.tn.gov), checked Nov 3, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.