135 bills on environment and climate
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| Bill | Title | Where it stands | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|
| SB 2730 | AN ACT to create the "Southern Cumberland Plateau Regional Water and Wastewater Authority." Janice Bowling | Withdrawn | May 27, 2026Comp. became Pr. Ch. 71 |
| HB 2667 | AN ACT to create the "Southern Cumberland Plateau Regional Water and Wastewater Authority." Rush Bricken | Became law | May 27, 2026Pr. Ch. 71 |
| SB 2654 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 3; Title 4; Title 8 and Title 9, relative to state government. Rusty Crowe | Withdrawn | May 27, 2026Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1047 |
| HB 2614 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 3; Title 4; Title 8 and Title 9, relative to state government. Renea Jones | Became law | May 27, 2026Effective date(s) 05/21/2026 |
| HB 2518 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 68, Chapter 211, relative to recycling. Chris Todd | Withdrawn | May 27, 2026Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1096 |
| SB 1793 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 68, Chapter 211, relative to recycling. Shane Reeves | Became law | May 27, 2026Effective date(s) 05/22/2026, 07/01/2026 |
| SB 1884 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, Chapter 217, Part 1, relative to the drycleaner environmental response program. Jack Johnson | Became law | May 18, 2026Effective date(s) 07/01/2026 |
| HB 1632 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, Chapter 217, Part 1, relative to the drycleaner environmental response program. William Lamberth | Withdrawn | May 18, 2026Comp. became Pub. Ch. 970 |
| HB 2535 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 59; Title 60 and Title 68, relative to the production of oil and gas. William Lamberth | Withdrawn | May 5, 2026Comp. became Pub. Ch. 725 |
| SB 2231 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 59; Title 60 and Title 68, relative to the production of oil and gas. Jack Johnson | Became law | May 5, 2026Effective date(s) 04/14/2026 |
| HB 1645 | AN ACT relative to the designation of a division of the General Sessions Court of Tipton County as the Environmental Court. Debra Moody | Became law | May 1, 2026Pr. Ch. 39 |
| SB 1483 | AN ACT relative to the designation of a division of the General Sessions Court of Tipton County as the Environmental Court. Paul Rose | Withdrawn | May 1, 2026Comp. became Pr. Ch. 39 |
| SB 2547 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 68, Chapter 211, relative to solid waste. Shane Reeves | Became law | Apr 29, 2026Effective date(s) 04/21/2026 |
| HB 2516 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 68, Chapter 211, relative to solid waste. Chris Todd | Withdrawn | Apr 29, 2026Comp. became Pub. Ch. 814 |
| SB 2532 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 68, Chapter 221, relative to unlawful disposal of waste. Tom Hatcher | Withdrawn | Apr 24, 2026Comp. became Pub. Ch. 763 |
| HB 2355 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 68, Chapter 221, relative to unlawful disposal of waste. Dan Howell | Became law | Apr 24, 2026Effective date(s) 07/01/20256 |
| HR 294 | A RESOLUTION to honor Memphis Community Against Pollution (MCAP) and its president, KeShaun Pearson, on the fifth anniversary of the cancellation of the Byhalia Connection Pipeline project in Southwest Memphis. Justin J. Pearson | Introduced | Apr 23, 2026Sponsor(s) Added. |
| HR 241 | A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Young, Gifted & Green and Founder LaTricea Adams for extraordinary leadership in advancing environmental justice and public health equity. Justin J. Pearson | In committee | Apr 21, 2026Referred to s/c Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommit… |
| SB 1352 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 59; Title 60; Title 68 and Title 69, relative to toxic release inventory data. Raumesh Akbari | Died | Apr 20, 2026Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calenda… |
| HJR 1248 | A RESOLUTION to honor and commend the Association of Environmental and Engineering Geologists on the occasion of its sixty-ninth annual meeting. Michele Reneau | Became law | Apr 16, 2026Signed by Governor. |
| SJR 643 | A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Drew Goddard to the heritage conservation trust fund board of trustees. Jack Johnson | Became law | Apr 16, 2026Signed by Governor. |
| SJR 642 | A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Mike Frick to the heritage conservation trust fund board of trustees. Jack Johnson | Became law | Apr 16, 2026Signed by Governor. |
| HJR 881 | A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Drew Goddard to the heritage conservation trust fund board of trustees. William Lamberth | Withdrawn | Apr 6, 2026Comp. SJR 643 subst. |
| HJR 879 | A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Mike Frick to the heritage conservation trust fund board of trustees. William Lamberth | Withdrawn | Apr 6, 2026Comp. SJR 642 subst. |
| HB 2202 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 11, Chapter 13 and Title 68, Chapter 211, relative to environmental protection. Kelly Keisling | Failed | Mar 31, 2026Failed in Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee |
| SJR 847 | A RESOLUTION to celebrate Outdoors Day on the Hill and to honor the Tennessee Outdoor Partnership for its contributions to outdoor recreation, conservation, and economic development across Tennessee. Adam Lowe | Became law | Mar 31, 2026Signed by Governor. |
| SJR 886 | A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Alex Forsbach upon his receipt of the 2026 National Conservation Legacy Award from the American Soybean Association. Page Walley | Became law | Mar 25, 2026Signed by Governor. |
| SB 962 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 13; Title 54; Title 65 and Title 68, relative to high energy use facilities. London Lamar | Died | Mar 24, 2026Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local … |
| SB 2172 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 11, Chapter 13 and Title 68, Chapter 211, relative to environmental protection. Ken Yager | Died | Mar 19, 2026Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk. |
| HB 2133 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 62, Chapter 9 and Title 68, relative to the Tennessee Secondary Aluminum Waste Management Act. Bryan Terry | Died | Mar 18, 2026Taken off notice for cal in s/c Agriculture and Natural Res… |
| HB 946 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 13; Title 54; Title 65 and Title 68, relative to high energy use facilities. Shaundelle Brooks | Died | Mar 18, 2026Action Def. in s/c Cities & Counties Subcommittee to Januar… |
| SJR 645 | A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Pete Claussen to the heritage conservation trust fund board of trustees. Jack Johnson | Became law | Mar 18, 2026Signed by Governor. |
| SJR 641 | A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Dr. Tyler Forrest to the heritage conservation trust fund board of trustees. Jack Johnson | Became law | Mar 18, 2026Signed by Governor. |
| HB 600 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 29, Part 2 and Title 68, Chapter 211, relative to solid waste. Michael Hale | Died | Mar 18, 2026Taken off notice for cal in s/c Agriculture and Natural Res… |
| SB 2147 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 14; Title 4, Chapter 31; Title 7; Title 13; Title 64; Title 66; Title 67 and Chapter 68 of the Private Acts of 2024, relative to development authorities. Mark Pody | Died | Mar 17, 2026Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local … |
| HB 1616 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 43, Chapter 14, Part 2, relative to the Tennessee soil and water conservation commission. Justin Lafferty | Withdrawn | Mar 16, 2026Comp. became Pub. Ch. 576 |
| SB 1559 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 43, Chapter 14, Part 2, relative to the Tennessee soil and water conservation commission. Ed Jackson | Became law | Mar 16, 2026Effective date(s) 03/06/2026 |
| SB 2561 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4 and Title 69, relative to boards and commissions. Shane Reeves | Died | Mar 11, 2026Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Energy, Ag., and… |
| SB 2552 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 62, Chapter 9 and Title 68, relative to the Tennessee Secondary Aluminum Waste Management Act. Shane Reeves | Died | Mar 11, 2026Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Energy, Ag., and… |
| HB 2200 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 36, relative to hazardous duty benefits. Kelly Keisling | Died | Mar 11, 2026Sponsor(s) Added. |
| SB 877 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 7; Title 59; Title 65; Title 66; Title 68 and Title 69, relative to water. Shane Reeves | Died | Mar 11, 2026Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Energy, Ag., and… |
| SB 269 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 29, Part 2 and Title 68, Chapter 211, relative to solid waste. Steve Southerland | Died | Mar 11, 2026Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Energy, Ag., and… |
| SB 1832 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8 and Title 68, relative to high performance computing facilities. Jeff Yarbro | Died | Mar 10, 2026Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Commerce and Lab… |
| SB 2551 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 68, Chapter 211, relative to solid waste disposal. Shane Reeves | Died | Mar 4, 2026Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Energy, Ag., and… |
| SB 2546 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 11; Title 64; Title 67 and Title 68, relative to solid waste management. Shane Reeves | Died | Mar 4, 2026Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Energy, Ag., and… |
| SB 2249 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 29, Part 2; Title 4, Chapter 3 and Title 68, Chapter 204, Part 1, relative to state energy councils. Jack Johnson | Died | Mar 4, 2026Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Energy, Ag., and… |
| HB 1461 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8 and Title 68, relative to high performance computing facilities. John Ray Clemmons | Failed | Mar 4, 2026Failed in s/c Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommitte… |
| HJR 882 | A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Dr. Tyler Forrest to the heritage conservation trust fund board of trustees. William Lamberth | Withdrawn | Mar 2, 2026H. subst. & concurred in SJR 641 |
| HJR 880 | A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Pete Claussen to the heritage conservation trust fund board of trustees. William Lamberth | Withdrawn | Mar 2, 2026H. subst. & concurred in SJR 645 |
| HJR 866 | A RESOLUTION to recognize Greer Tidwell for his honorable and astute service to the people of Tennessee as Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Environment and Conservation. Greg Vital | Became law | Feb 18, 2026Signed by Governor. |
From Tennessee's official records. "Where it stands" is the furthest step a bill has reached; a bill still short of law when its session ended is shown as died.