TCV Comprehensive Bill List 3.3.2018

SB295/HB362 Permits issued by the department of environment and conservation.

Sponsors: Sen. Briggs, Richard , Rep. Zachary, Jason Summary: Prohibits the department of environment and conservation from issuing any permit

that has not first been reviewed by the general assembly in the same manner as a rule under the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act.

Amendment Summary: House Amendment 4 (008769) deletes all language after the enacting clause. Requires numeric or narrative effluent limitations to manage post-construction storm water to be adopted by the Board of Water Quality, Oil and Gas under the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act. Prohibits the issuance of a NPDES permit regulating a local government entity’s municipal separate storm sewer system until the promulgated rules have been adopted under the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act.

Fiscal Note: (Dated March 25, 2017) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 02/05/18 - Senate passed. House Status: 05/09/17 - House passed with amendment 4 (008769). Executive Status: 02/23/18 - Enacted as Public Chapter 0496 effective February 22, 2018.

SB520/HB476 Zoning to include building design elements.

Sponsors: Sen. Massey, Becky , Rep. Gravitt, Marc Summary: Defines "building design elements" for purposes of local governmental zoning.

Prohibits application of zoning regulations relating to building design elements for certain dwellings.

Fiscal Note: (Dated February 18, 2017) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 01/09/18 - Re-referred to Senate Calendar Committee. House Status: 04/20/17 - House Calendar & Rules Committee deferred to 01/01/18.

SB619/HB631 Water quality in public schools.

Sponsors: Sen. Harris, Lee , Rep. Staples, Rick Summary: Requires the state board of education to promulgate rules, in accordance with the

Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, to implement a program to reduce the potential sources of lead contamination in drinking water in public schools by; periodically testing of lead levels in drinking water sources at school facilities that were constructed prior to June 19, 1986, and by utilizing samples consisting of the first two hundred fifty milliliters drawn of water that has sat in plumbing overnight to identify lead levels that exceed twenty parts per billion. The board must provide notice of the result of any lead level test that exceeds twenty parts per billion to the commissioner of environment and conservation within twenty-four hours of receipt of test results. The board must notify the parents and guardians of all students who attend a school where the results of a retest for lead levels exceeded twenty parts per billion.

Amendment Summary: House Education Administration and Planning Committee amendment 1 (012815) deletes all language after the enacting clause. Requires local boards of education to develop a policy to implement a plan to reduce lead contamination of drinking water in schools that incorporates annual testing in public schools built before 1998. Requires the removal of water sources from service that test positive for

lead contamination within 24 hours. Requires retesting of any contaminated water source within 90 days of any corrective action. Requires notice of high lead levels in drinking water to be sent to the commissioners of DOE, the department of health, as well as local departments of health and local government within 24 hours and to the students’ parents or guardians within five business days.

Fiscal Note: (Dated March 13, 2017) Increase State Expenditures Exceeds $6,200/FY17-18 Exceeds $6,600/FY18-19 and Subsequent Years Increase Local Expenditures Exceeds $354,200/FY17-18 and Subsequent Years* Other Fiscal Impact There may be additional state expenditures and additional mandatory local expenditures if remediation of school water systems or potable water supplies are required after testing. The extent and timing of any such expenditures are dependent upon several unknown factors and cannot be reasonably determined.

Senate Status: 02/13/17 - Referred to Senate Education Committee. House Status: 02/28/18 - House Finance Subcommittee placed behind the budget.

SB650/HB1079 Mineral owners disclosure form.

Sponsors: Sen. Niceley, Frank , Rep. Sexton, Jerry Summary: Requires the state board of equalization to include the form that mineral owners

use to disclose their interests to local property assessors on its website. Fiscal Note: (Dated February 21, 2017) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 03/01/18 - Set for Senate Energy, Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee

03/08/18. House Status: 02/15/17 - Referred to House Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee.

SB686/HB571 Enabling Tennessee to obtain primacy over the regulation of surface coal mining and reclamation within its territorial jurisdiction.

Sponsors: Sen. Yager, Ken , Rep. Powers, Dennis Summary: Creates a special joint committee to study the most efficient and effective means

of regulating mining and reclamation in this state, the benefits derived from authorizing this state to administer a program regulating surface mining, and the potential effects a grant of primacy would have on mineral rights owners, operators, property owners, or other persons who may be adversely affected by orders, determinations, rules, permit terms, or rulings of the commissioner, which could affect surface coal mining and reclamation operations in this state. The special joint committee will consist of three members of the house of representatives and three members of the senate, to be appointed by the respective speakers. The special joint committee shall timely report its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the 110th general assembly no later than February 1, 2018, at which time the committee will no longer exist.

Amendment Summary: House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee Amendment 1 (004848) rewrites the bill. This amendment enacts the Primacy and Reclamation Act of Tennessee. This amendment implements multiple provisions related to coal mining including requiring the Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) to serve as the state regulatory authority for surface coal mining and reclamation operations, requiring TDEC to adopt rules by emergency rulemaking within 90 days of the effective date of the act, designating the Board of Water Quality, Oil and Gas as the Board of Natural Resources, requiring the addition of two members to the Board representing stakeholders in surface coal mining, while requiring the Board to promulgate rules consistent with federal law and regulations, requiring the state to seek primacy after bill is enacted and the

Governor to seek any federal funding available, creating Class E Felony offenses for violations of certain provisions of this Act and declaring that this Act takes effect upon becoming a law for purposes of rulemaking, and eight months after the state is granted primacy over the regulation of surface coal mining and reclamation operations within its territorial boundaries for all other purposes. Authorizes the Commissioner of TDEC to expend money from the surface mining reclamation fund. Authorizes committees to hear appeals who are or may be adversely affected by orders, determinations, rules, permit terms, or rulings of the Commissioner that in any way affect surface coal mining and reclamation operations in this state. Requires the acreage fee shall be paid annually as prescribed in rules promulgated by the board. Requires a coal mining permit to be $250 and a coal exploration permit to be $150. Defines “business day” as any day other than a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday. Requires permittees to establish and maintain appropriate records, make monthly reports to the commissioner, install, use, and maintain any necessary monitoring equipment or methods, evaluate results in accordance with the methods, locations, intervals, and manner that the board prescribes, and provide other information relative to surface coal mining and reclamation operations that the board deems reasonable and necessary under the board. Senate Energy, Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee Amendment 1 (006543) deletes all language after the enacting clause. Enacts the Primacy and Reclamation Act of Tennessee, that implements multiple provisions related to coal mining, including but not limited to the following: a requirement for the Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) to serve as the state regulatory authority for surface coal mining and reclamation operations; a requirement for TDEC to adopt rules by emergency rulemaking within 90 days of the effective date of the act; designation of the Board of Water Quality, Oil and Gas as the Board of Natural Resources; addition of two members to the Board representing stakeholders in surface coal mining, with a requirement the Board promulgates rules consistent with federal law and regulations; a requirement for the state to seek primacy after bill is enacted and the Governor to seek any federal funding available; the creation of several Class E Felony offenses for violations of certain provisions of this Act; and declaration that this Act takes effect upon becoming a law for purposes of rulemaking, and eight months after the state is granted primacy over the regulation of surface coal mining and reclamation operations within its territorial boundaries for all other purposes. Authorizes the Commissioner of the Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), under Tenn. Code Ann. § 59-8-326 to expend money from the surface mining reclamation fund created by Tenn. Code Ann. § 59-8-326. Authorizes permittees to hear appeals consistent with Tenn. Code Ann. § 59-8-120 who are or may be adversely affected by orders, determinations, rules, permit terms, or rulings of the Commissioner that in any way affect surface coal mining and reclamation operations in this state. Requires the acreage fee shall be paid annually as prescribed in rules promulgated by the board under § 59-8-103(b)(1). Requires a coal mining permit to be $250 and a coal exploration permit to be $150. Defines “business day” as any day other than a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday. Requires permittees to establish and maintain appropriate records; make monthly reports to the commissioner; install, use, and maintain any necessary monitoring equipment or methods; evaluate results in accordance with the methods, locations, intervals, and manner that the board prescribes; and provide other information relative to surface coal mining and reclamation operations that the board deems reasonable and necessary under the board. Senate Government Operations Committee, House Government Operations Committee Amendment 1 (007228) deletes all language after the enacting clause. Enacts the Primacy and Reclamation Act of Tennessee, that implements multiple provisions related to coal mining, including but not limited to the following: a requirement for the Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) to serve as the state regulatory

authority for surface coal mining and reclamation operations; a requirement for TDEC to adopt rules by emergency rulemaking within 90 days of the effective date of the act; designation of the Board of Water Quality, Oil and Gas as the Board of Energy and Natural Resources; addition of two citizen members appointed by the Governor to the Board, with a requirement the Board promulgates rules consistent with federal law and regulations; a requirement for the state to seek primacy after the bill as amended is enacted and the Governor to seek any federal funding available; the creation of several Class E Felony offenses for violations of certain provisions of this Act; and declaration that this Act takes effect upon becoming a law for purposes of rulemaking, and eight months after the state is granted primacy over the regulation of surface coal mining and reclamation operations within its territorial boundaries for all other purposes. Authorizes the Commissioner of the Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), under Tenn. Code Ann. § § 59-8-326 to expend money from the surface mining reclamation fund created by Tenn. Code Ann. § § 59-8-326. Authorizes permittees to hear appeals consistent with Tenn. Code Ann. § 59-8-120 who are or may be adversely affected by orders, determinations, rules, permit terms, or rulings of the Commissioner that in any way affect surface coal mining and reclamation operations in this state. Requires the acreage fee shall be paid annually as prescribed in rules promulgated by the board under § 59-8-103(b)(1). Requires a coal mining permit to be $250 and a coal exploration permit to be $150. Defines “business day” as any day other than a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday. Requires permittees to establish and maintain appropriate records; make monthly reports to the commissioner; install, use, and maintain any necessary monitoring equipment or methods; evaluate results in accordance with the methods, locations, intervals, and manner that the board prescribes; and provide other information relative to surface coal mining and reclamation operations that the board deems reasonable and necessary under the board. Changes various references to the Tennessee Board of water quality, oil and gas, to various acceptable references to the Tennessee Board of Energy and Natural Resources. Requires each operator to remit on or after July 1, 2017, an assessment in the following amount: $0.04 per ton for coal that is severed from the ground in underground mining operations and $0.09 per ton for coal that is severed from the ground in surface coal mining and reclamation operations to the Department of Revenue in addition to tax payable under Tenn. Code Ann. § 27-7-104. Requires the assessment to be due and payable in the same manner as the coal severance tax under Tenn. Code Ann. § 67-7-110. Requires all monies received from the assessment to be transferred to the Department of Treasury for deposit in the coal mining protection fund and to be used for the administration and enforcement of the Act. Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee amendment 1 (013396) Deletes all language after the enacting clause. Enacts the Primacy and Reclamation Act of Tennessee, that implements multiple provisions related to coal mining, including but not limited to the following: a requirement for the Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) to serve as the state regulatory authority for surface coal mining and reclamation operations; a requirement for TDEC to adopt rules by emergency rulemaking within 90 days of the effective date of the act; designation of the Board of Water Quality, Oil and Gas as the Board of Energy and Natural Resources; addition of two citizen members appointed by the Governor to the Board, with a requirement the Board promulgates rules consistent with federal law and regulations; a requirement for the state to seek primacy after the bill as amended is enacted and the Governor to seek any federal funding available; the creation of several Class E Felony offenses punishable by fine only for violations of certain provisions of this Act; and declaration that this Act takes effect upon becoming a law for purposes of rulemaking, and eight months after the state is granted primacy over the regulation of surface coal mining and reclamation operations within its territorial

boundaries for all other purposes. Authorizes the commissioner of TDEC to expend money from the surface mining reclamation fund created by Tenn. Code Ann. § § 59-8-326. Authorizes permittees to hear appeals consistent with Tenn. Code Ann. § 59-8-120 who are or may be adversely affected by orders, determinations, rules, permit terms, or rulings of the Commissioner that in any way affect surface coal mining and reclamation operations in this state. Requires the acreage fee to be paid annually as prescribed in rules promulgated by the board under § 59-8-103(b)(1). Requires a coal mining permit to be $250 and a coal exploration permit to be $150. Defines “business day” as any day other than a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday. Requires permittees to establish and maintain appropriate records; make monthly reports to the Commissioner; install, use, and maintain any necessary monitoring equipment or methods; evaluate results in accordance with the methods, locations, intervals, and manner that the board prescribes; and provide other information relative to surface coal mining and reclamation operations that the board deems reasonable and necessary under the board. Changes various references to the Tennessee Board of Water Quality, Oil and Gas, to various acceptable references to the Tennessee Board of Energy and Natural Resources. Requires each operator to remit on or after July 1, 2018, an assessment in the following amount: $0.04 per ton for coal that is severed from the ground in underground mining operations and $0.09 per ton for coal that is severed from the ground in surface coal mining and reclamation operations to the Department of Revenue in addition to tax payable under Tenn. Code Ann. § 27-7-104. Requires the assessment to be due and payable in the same manner as the coal severance tax under Tenn. Code Ann. § 67-7-110. Requires all monies received from the assessment to be transferred to the Department of Treasury for deposit in the Coal Mining Protection Fund (CMPF) and to be used for the administration and enforcement of the Act. Subjects implementation of the Act to the availability of federal funds. Requires the cost of administering and enforcing the Act to be paid in equal proportions by federal funds and funds in the CMPF created pursuant to the Act. Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee amendment 2 (013896) requires TDEC on or before January 1, 2020, and on or before January 1 every two years thereafter to submit a written report to the finance, ways and means committees of the house and the senate on the revenue generated from the fees imposed by the Primacy and Reclamation Act of Tennessee.

Fiscal Note: (Dated March 19, 2017) Increase State Expenditures - $8,200/One-Time Senate Status: 02/27/18 - Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee recommended with

amendment 1 (013396) and amendment 2 (013896). Senate Finance amendment 1 deletes all language after the enacting clause. Enacts the Primacy and Reclamation Act of Tennessee, that implements multiple provisions related to coal mining, including but not limited to the following: a requirement for the Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) to serve as the state regulatory authority for surface coal mining and reclamation operations; a requirement for TDEC to adopt rules by emergency rulemaking within 90 days of the effective date of the act; designation of the Board of Water Quality, Oil and Gas as the Board of Energy and Natural Resources; addition of two citizen members appointed by the Governor to the Board, with a requirement the Board promulgates rules consistent with federal law and regulations; a requirement for the state to seek primacy after the bill as amended is enacted and the Governor to seek any federal funding available; the creation of several Class E Felony offenses punishable by fine only for violations of certain provisions of this Act; and declaration that this Act takes effect upon becoming a law for purposes of rulemaking, and eight months after the state is granted primacy over the regulation of surface coal mining and reclamation operations within its territorial boundaries for all other purposes. Authorizes the Commissioner of the TDEC to expend money from the surface mining reclamation fund created by Tenn. Code

Ann. § § 59-8-326. Authorizes permittees to hear appeals consistent with Tenn. Code Ann. § 59-8-120 who are or may be adversely affected by orders, determinations, rules, permit terms, or rulings of the Commissioner that in any way affect surface coal mining and reclamation operations in this state. Requires the acreage fee to be paid annually as prescribed in rules promulgated by the board under § 59-8-103(b)(1). Requires a coal mining permit to be $250 and a coal exploration permit to be $150. Defines “business day” as any day other than a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday. Requires permittees to establish and maintain appropriate records; make monthly reports to the Commissioner; install, use, and maintain any necessary monitoring equipment or methods; evaluate results in accordance with the methods, locations, intervals, and manner that the board prescribes; and provide other information relative to surface coal mining and reclamation operations that the board deems reasonable and necessary under the board. Changes various references to the Tennessee Board of Water Quality, Oil and Gas, to various acceptable references to the Tennessee Board of Energy and Natural Resources. Requires each operator to remit on or after July 1, 2018, an assessment in the following amount: $0.04 per ton for coal that is severed from the ground in underground mining operations and $0.09 per ton for coal that is severed from the ground in surface coal mining and reclamation operations to the Department of Revenue in addition to tax payable under Tenn. Code Ann. § 27-7-104. Requires the assessment to be due and payable in the same manner as the coal severance tax under Tenn. Code Ann. § 67-7-110. Requires all monies received from the assessment to be transferred to the Department of Treasury for deposit in the Coal Mining Protection Fund (CMPF) and to be used for the administration and enforcement of the Act. Subjects implementation of the Act to the availability of federal funds. Requires the cost of administering and enforcing the Act to be paid in equal proportions by federal funds and funds in the CMPF created pursuant to the Act. Senate Finance amendment 2 requires TDEC on or before January 1, 2020, and on or before January 1 every two years thereafter to submit a written report to the finance, ways and means committees of the house and the senate on the revenue generated from the fees imposed by the Primacy and Reclamation Act of Tennessee. Sent to Senate Calendar Committee.

House Status: 04/12/17 - House Government Operations Committee recommended with amendment 1 (007228). Sent to House Finance.

SB696/HB430 Additions to the state scenic rivers system.

Sponsors: Sen. Yager, Ken , Rep. Travis, Ron Summary: Allows the commissioner of environment and conservation to recommend

additions to the state scenic rivers system. Requires such proposals be posted on the official state website within five business days of their submission to the governor and general assembly.

Amendment Summary: Senate amendment 1 (012005) deletes all language after the enacting clause. Authorizes, rather than requires, the commissioner of the department of environment and conservation (TDEC) to establish the boundaries of the scenic river area associated with a particular river or river segment. Deletes outdated requirement that the commissioner of TDEC submit a report no later than July 31, 2005, to the chairs of the energy and environment committee of the senate and the conservation and environment committee of the house.

Fiscal Note: (Dated February 12, 2017) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 02/12/18 - Senate passed with amendment 1 (012005). House Status: 03/01/18 - House passed. Executive Status: 03/01/18 - Sent to the speakers for signatures.

SB910/HB852 Burden of proof in contested case hearings on state agencies.

Sponsors: Sen. Bell, Mike , Rep. Daniel, Martin Summary: Places the burden of proof in contested case hearings on state agencies to prove,

by clear and convincing evidence, that the action taken by the agencies was proper.

Amendment Summary: Senate Government Operations Committee Amendment 1 (007184) rewrites the bill to specify that after a party has brought forward sufficient evidence to establish a prima facie case to contest the denial, suspension, or revocation of any permit, certificate, registration, or license, then pursuant to the contested case provisions of this part, the agency shall bear the burden of proving, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the agency's action was proper.

Fiscal Note: (Dated March 23, 2017) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 04/12/17 - Senate Government Operations Committee recommended with

amendment 1 (007184). Sent to Senate Calendar Committee. House Status: 02/07/18 - Taken off notice in House State Government Subcommittee.

SB1110/HB1208 Prohibits outsourcing with respect to the maintenance, operation, and preservation of state parks.

Sponsors: Sen. Kyle, Sara , Rep. Fitzhugh, Craig Summary: Prohibits outsourcing with respect to the maintenance, operation, and

preservation of state parks, including buildings, facilities, structures, or improvements upon state park property.

Fiscal Note: (Dated March 15, 2017) Decrease State Revenue - $45,300/FY17-18 $50,500/FY18-19 $73,300/Each FY19-20 and FY20-21 $100,700/Each FY21-22 and FY22-23 Exceeds $135,700/FY23-24 and Subsequent Years

Senate Status: 03/27/17 - Senate Energy, Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee recommended. Sent to Senate Finance.

House Status: 02/06/18 - Taken off notice in House Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee.

SB1335/HB785 Study of risks associated with use of non-motorized vessels at outdoor recreation areas.

Sponsors: Sen. Bailey, Paul , Rep. Littleton, Mary Summary: Requires the executive director of the wildlife resources agency to conduct a

study of the risks associated with the use of non-motorized vessels at outdoor recreation areas located on waters of the state.

Amendment Summary: House Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee Amendment 1, Senate Amendment 1 (004710) rewrites the bill. The speakers of the senate and house will establish an advisory task force to study issues associated with the use of non-motorized vessels on waters of the state by no later than July 1, 2017. The task force shall have six members as appointed by the speakers (each shall appoint three), all serving as active members of the general assembly. The member having the greatest number of years of continuous service within the general assembly will convene the task force. The Tennessee wildlife resources agency shall provide administrative support services to the task force as necessary. The members shall serve without compensation, but shall be eligible for reimbursement for travel expenses in accordance with the comprehensive travel regulations promulgated by the department of finance and administration and approved by the attorney general and reporter. The task force shall report its findings and recommendations to the governor and speakers of the house and

senate by January 1, 2018 and will then cease to exist. Fiscal Note: (Dated February 12, 2017) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 03/23/17 - Senate passed with amendment 1 (004710). House Status: 03/01/18 - Set for House Finance, Ways & Means Subcommittee 03/07/18.

SB1489/HB1545 Open records - information concerning low-level radioactive waste.

Sponsors: Sen. Harris, Lee , Rep. Hicks, Gary Summary: Exempts information on low-level radioactive waste from the department of

environment and conservation's general requirements on such materials being classified and not open for public inspection.

Fiscal Note: (Dated January 26, 2018) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 01/30/18 - Senate State & Local Government Committee deferred to 02/13/18. House Status: 01/19/18 - Referred to House Agriculture Subcommittee.

SB1528/HB1622 Sunset - department of agriculture.

Sponsors: Sen. Bell, Mike , Rep. Faison, Jeremy Summary: Extends the department of agriculture for four years to June 30, 2022. Fiscal Note: (Dated January 21, 2018) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 02/05/18 - Senate passed. House Status: 03/02/18 - Set for House Consent 03/05/18.

SB1542/HB1650 Sunset - Interstate Mining Compact.

Sponsors: Sen. Bell, Mike , Rep. Faison, Jeremy Summary: Extends the Interstate Mining Compact for six years to June 30, 2024. Fiscal Note: (Dated January 18, 2018) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 02/01/18 - Senate passed. House Status: 02/12/18 - House passed. Executive Status: 02/27/18 - Enacted as Public Chapter 0511 effective February 22, 2018.

SB1558/HB1636 Sunset - Tennessee board of water quality, oil, and gas.

Sponsors: Sen. Bell, Mike , Rep. Faison, Jeremy Summary: Extends the Tennessee board of water quality, oil, and gas for five years to June

30, 2023. Fiscal Note: (Dated January 22, 2018) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 03/02/18 - Set for Senate Consent 2 03/05/18. House Status: 03/01/18 - Set for House Government Operations Committee 03/07/18.

SB1561/HB1559 Sunset - Tennessee fish and wildlife commission.

Sponsors: Sen. Bell, Mike , Rep. Faison, Jeremy Summary: Extends the Tennessee fish and wildlife commission for four years to June 30,

2022. Fiscal Note: (Dated January 21, 2018) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 02/01/18 - Senate passed. House Status: 02/05/18 - House passed. Executive Status: 02/19/18 - Enacted as Public Chapter 0494 effective February 15, 2018..

SB1562/HB1639 Sunset - Tennessee heritage conservation trust fund board of trustees.

Sponsors: Sen. Bell, Mike , Rep. Faison, Jeremy Summary: Extends the Tennessee heritage conservation trust fund board of trustees for five

years to June 30, 2023. Fiscal Note: (Dated January 22, 2018) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 02/05/18 - Senate passed. House Status: 02/12/18 - House passed. Executive Status: 02/27/18 - Enacted as Public Chapter 0521 effective February 22, 2018.

SB1566/HB1643 Sunset - underground storage tanks and solid waste disposal control board.

Sponsors: Sen. Bell, Mike , Rep. Faison, Jeremy Summary: Extends the underground storage tanks and solid waste disposal control board for

five years to June 30, 2023. Fiscal Note: (Dated January 18, 2018) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 02/05/18 - Senate passed. House Status: 02/12/18 - House passed. Executive Status: 02/27/18 - Enacted as Public Chapter 0522 effective February 22, 2018.

SB1573/HB2437 UAPA - requirements for agencies holding public hearings regarding rulemaking process.

Sponsors: Sen. Bell, Mike , Rep. Gant, Ron Summary: Requires agencies, when statutorily required to hold a public hearing as part of its

rulemaking process, to make copies of the rule available in redline form to persons in attendance at the hearing.

Fiscal Note: (Dated January 25, 2018) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 02/05/18 - Senate passed. House Status: 03/01/18 - Set for House Government Operations Committee 03/07/18.

SB1578/HB2107 Annual report by comptroller that lists average annual water loss.

Sponsors: Sen. Yager, Ken , Rep. Travis, Ron Summary: Changes the deadline by which the comptroller must provide to the speaker of the

house of representatives and the speaker of the senate an annual report that lists the average annual water loss contained in the audited annual financial report for utility districts operating public water systems from February 1 of each year to January 1 of each year. Broadly captioned.

Fiscal Note: (Dated January 17, 2018) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 01/17/18 - Referred to Senate State & Local Government Committee. House Status: 02/05/18 - Referred to House Business & Utilities Subcommittee.

SB1581/HB1503 Entities under the jurisdiction of the utility management review board.

Sponsors: Sen. Johnson, Jack , Rep. Marsh, Pat Summary: Clarifies the entities under the jurisdiction of the utility management review board

and the water and wastewater financing board. Fiscal Note: (Dated January 16, 2018) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 01/17/18 - Referred to Senate State & Local Government Committee. House Status: 02/22/18 - House passed.

SB1711/HB2242 Use of herbicides by railroad companies.

Sponsors: Sen. Niceley, Frank , Rep. Faison, Jeremy Summary: Requires railroad companies to notify people living within 100 feet of a railroad

track where a herbicide was applied about the type of herbicide used 30 days prior to the application.

Senate Status: 03/01/18 - Set for Senate Transportation & Safety Committee 03/07/18. House Status: 02/05/18 - Referred to House Transportation Subcommittee.

SB1724/HB1608 Promulgation of rules regarding inspection and copies of public records.

Sponsors: Sen. Bell, Mike , Rep. Matlock, Jimmy Summary: Changes the date from no later than July 1, 2017 to July 1, 2018 in which every

county and municipal governmental entity must establish written public records policy properly adopted by the appropriate governing authority. Requires state government entities to promulgate rules of making requests to inspect public records or receive copies of public records, redaction practices, and statement of any fees charged for copies of public records and the procedures for billing and payment.

Amendment Summary: Senate amendment 1, House State and Local Government Committee amendment 1 (012744) adds any written public records policy of a state government entity adopted prior to the effective date of this act, if any, remains in full force and effect until the state governmental entity adopts rules in accordance with this subdivision.

Fiscal Note: (Dated January 19, 2018) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 02/08/18 - Senate passed with amendment 1 (012744). House Status: 03/01/18 - Set for House Government Operations Committee 03/07/18.

SB1733/HB1664 Sunset - regional transportation authority of Middle Tennessee.

Sponsors: Sen. Bell, Mike , Rep. Faison, Jeremy Summary: Extends the regional transportation authority of Middle Tennessee for two years to

June 30, 2020. Requires the authority to report back to the committee by December 31, 2018 concerning the findings in its 2017 performance audit report.

Fiscal Note: (Dated February 1, 2018) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 01/25/18 - Referred to Senate Government Operations Committee. House Status: 01/24/18 - Referred to House Government Operations Committee.

SB1765/HB2549 Awarding of grants or loans for energy efficient capital outlay projects to charter schools.

Sponsors: Sen. Harris, Lee , Rep. White, Dawn Summary: Allows charter schools to receive grants or loans for energy efficient capital outlay

projects. Fiscal Note: (Dated February 3, 2018) Other Fiscal Impact Grant and loan funding may shift

between LEAs or from public to private entities. The extent of any funding shifts cannot reasonably be determined because such impacts are dependent upon unknown factors.

Senate Status: 02/12/18 - Senate passed. House Status: 02/27/18 - House Education Administration and Planning Committee

recommended. Sent to House Finance.

SB1793/HB1731 Study of wind energy facility regulations adopted in local governments.

Sponsors: Sen. Bailey, Paul , Rep. Sexton, Cameron Summary: Urges the department of environment and conservation, in consultation with the

municipal technical advisory service (MTAS) and the county technical advisory service (CTAS), to study local government regulations that have been adopted in this state related to the siting of wind energy facilities in their jurisdictions. Requires the department of environment and conservation to submit a written summary of those local regulations to the agriculture and natural resources committee of the house of representatives and the energy, agriculture, and natural resources committee of the senate within 60 days from the conclusion of any such study.

Amendment Summary: House Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee amendment 1 (012902) prohibits any person from constructing wind energy facilities without first obtaining a permit from the Tennessee Public Utility Commission. Allows local governments to adopt legislation that regulates the construction of wind energy facilities and establishes requirements that must be included in any local legislation regarding wind energy.

Fiscal Note: (Dated February 5, 2018) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 02/26/18 - Re-referred to Senate Calendar Committee. House Status: 03/01/18 - Set for House Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee 03/06/18.

SB1812/HB1791 Revises provisions of the Underground Utility Damage Prevention Act.

Sponsors: Sen. Ketron, Bill , Rep. Marsh, Pat Summary: Permits the underground utility damage enforcement board to find the most

efficient and consistent way to mark and color code underground utilities. Increases the board members from sixteen to seventeen.

Amendment Summary: House Business & Utilities Subcommittee amendment 1 (013420) deletes subdivision (3) in Section 1 and substitutes the following: (3) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, marking methods established by subdivisions (a)(1) and (2) shall be the methods of marking underground facilities in the state.

Fiscal Note: (Dated February 15, 2018) Other Fiscal Impact To the extent any locally-owned utility elects not to join nor utilize the One-Call service, and the Underground Utility Damage Enforcement Board assesses a penalty, there will be a mandatory increase in local penalty expenditures resulting from the permissive action of not joining nor utilizing the One-Call Service. In addition, there would be a corresponding increase in revenue to the Underground Damage Prevention Fund. The extent and timing of any such impacts are unknown for such impacts are dependent upon several unknown factors.

Senate Status: 01/29/18 - Referred to Senate State & Local Government Committee. House Status: 03/01/18 - Set for House Business & Utilities Committee 03/07/18.

SB1828/HB1875 Feeding industrial hemp to animals.

Sponsors: Sen. Southerland, Steve , Rep. Reedy, Jay Summary: Clarifies that the Tennessee commercial Feed Law of 1972 does not prohibit

industrial hemp plants to livestock. Amendment Summary: House Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee amendment 1 (013386)

revises the definition of the term "commercial feed" to make an exception for the use of industrial hemp in commercial feed.

Fiscal Note: (Dated February 5, 2018) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 03/02/18 - Set for Senate Energy, Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee

03/08/18. House Status: 03/01/18 - Set for House Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee 03/06/18.

SB1832/HB1683 Broadens definition of all-terrain vehicle.

Sponsors: Sen. Southerland, Steve , Rep. Alexander, David Summary: Increases the weight limit from 1500 lbs. to 2500 lbs. in reference to qualifying as

an all-terrain vehicle. Defines a Class 1 off-highway vehicle as a vehicle which is limited to a weight of 2500 lbs. instead of 1500 lbs. and is 80 inches or less in width instead of 65 inches.

Fiscal Note: (Dated January 31, 2018) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 03/02/18 - Set for Senate Consent 2 03/05/18. House Status: 03/01/18 - House passed.

SB1858/HB2342 Time frame to process an application for a billboard permit.

Sponsors: Sen. Southerland, Steve , Rep. Sanderson, Bill Summary: Permits a memorial that is located on public property to be removed, renamed,

relocated, altered or rededicated upon, so long as it receives a majority vote of the entire membership of the governing body of the public entity exercising control over the memorial or, after ensuring compliance with applicable federal law, a two-thirds vote of the entire membership of the governing body if the memorial is a designated national historical landmark. Requires the public entity to publish notice of its intention to remove or rename a memorial on the public entity’s website, in at least one newspaper of general circulation, and provide a copy of the notice to the historical commission at least 30 days prior to any vote.

Fiscal Note: (Dated January 26, 2018) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 01/29/18 - Referred to Senate Commerce & Labor Committee. House Status: 03/01/18 - Set for House Transportation Subcommittee 03/07/18.

SB1870/HB1949 Private rights of action.

Sponsors: Sen. Lundberg, Jon , Rep. Casada, Glen Summary: Creates a cause of action for affected persons seeking declaratory or injunctive

relief in any action brought regarding the legality or constitutionality of a governmental action. Prohibits action for seeking damages.

Fiscal Note: (Dated February 11, 2018) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 02/22/18 - Senate passed. House Status: 03/01/18 - Set for House Civil Justice Committee 03/06/18.

SB1879/HB1920 New or amended subdivision regulations proposed by a regional planning commission.

Sponsors: Sen. Briggs, Richard , Rep. Staples, Rick Summary: Prohibits new or amended subdivision regulations proposed by a regional

planning commission from taking effect until approved by the county legislative body of any county, and by the governing body of any municipality, lying wholly or partly within the region. Deletes requirement that a regional planning commission hold a public hearing on subdivision regulations prior to adoption.

Senate Status: 01/31/18 - Referred to Senate State & Local Government Committee. House Status: 01/31/18 - Referred to House Local Government Subcommittee.

SB1885/HB1934 Notification regarding aerial application of pesticides.

Sponsors: Sen. Yarbro, Jeff , Rep. Sanderson, Bill Summary: Requires applicators to notify the department of agriculture prior to making aerial

applications of pesticides by use of an online reporting system. Current law requires the applicators to notify the county sheriff's office in the county where the application is being made.

Fiscal Note: (Dated February 4, 2018) Increase State Revenue $29,100/One-Time/Strategic Technology Solutions $15,900/Recurring/Strategic Technology Solutions Increase State Expenditures $29,100/One-Time/Department of Agriculture - CIS Fund $15,900/Recurring/Department of Agriculture - CIS Fund

Senate Status: 02/12/18 - Senate passed. House Status: 03/01/18 - Set for House Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee

03/07/18.

SB1990/HB2182 Issuance of permits for special events in state parks.

Sponsors: Sen. Stevens, John , Rep. Wirgau, Tim Summary: Extends from not more than 10 days to not more than 15 days any government

agency or corporation may use areas or facilities within state parks for special events.

Senate Status: 02/01/18 - Referred to Senate Energy, Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee.

House Status: 02/05/18 - Referred to House Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee.

SB2065/HB1846 Notification of unsafe drinking water at schools.

Sponsors: Sen. Harris, Lee , Rep. Powell, Jason Summary: Requires parents, guardians, legal custodians, or caregivers of children attending

schools to be notified when water sample tests indicate that the lead and copper 90th percentile lead action level at the school has been exceeded.

Fiscal Note: (Dated February 10, 2018) Other Fiscal Impact Mandatory increases in local expenditures for costs associated with proper notification whenever a school is determined to be out of compliance with water testing standards.

Senate Status: 02/05/18 - Referred to Senate Education Committee. House Status: 03/01/18 - Set for House Finance, Ways & Means Subcommittee 03/07/18.

SB2082/HB2116 The creation of the futuristic green City of JustBeGreen.

Sponsors: Sen. Yager, Ken , Rep. Windle, John Summary: Designates an area in Morgan County to be the development area for the future

site of the City of JustBeGreen. Requires the area to be managed by an authority with a voting board for designating the development area as a green city for

sustainable living and economic development. Amendment Summary: House Local Government Subcommittee amendment 1 (013530) deletes and

rewrites all language after the enacting clause and allows Morgan County to designate property as the JustBeGreen development area for the purpose of sustainable living and sustainable economic development. The amendment establishes a board of commissioners for the area and sets out procedures through which they shall be put in place.

Fiscal Note: (Dated February 23, 2018) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 02/05/18 - Referred to Senate Commerce & Labor Committee. House Status: 03/01/18 - Set for House Local Government Committee 03/06/18.

SB2089/HB2156 Power of eminent domain to remove advertising structures on scenic highways.

Sponsors: Sen. Massey, Becky , Rep. Staples, Rick Summary: Authorizes the use of eminent domain stretching to 300 meters from either side of

a Tennessee scenic highway. Fiscal Note: (Dated February 20, 2018) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 03/01/18 - Set for Senate Transportation & Safety Committee 03/07/18. House Status: 02/07/18 - Referred to House Transportation Subcommittee.

SB2108/HB2442 Training for members of municipal solid waste management region boards.

Sponsors: Sen. Niceley, Frank , Rep. Shaw, Johnny Summary: Requires the department of environment and conservation to utilize existing

knowledge to develop materials to train municipal solid waste management region board members to administer their regions. Utilizes volunteer, part-time trainers who are knowledgeable in the subject to administer training.

Fiscal Note: (Dated February 18, 2018) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 03/01/18 - Set for Senate Energy, Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee

03/08/18. House Status: 03/01/18 - Set for House Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee

03/07/18.

SB2114/HB2495 Rounding up of consumer's bill - written consent required.

Sponsors: Sen. Niceley, Frank , Rep. Towns Jr., Joe Summary: Prohibits certain businesses and utilities from rounding up a consumer’s bills

without obtaining the consumer’s written permission. Fiscal Note: (Dated February 15, 2018) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 02/05/18 - Referred to Senate Commerce & Labor Committee. House Status: 03/01/18 - Set for House Consumer & Human Resources Subcommittee

03/07/18.

SB2122/HB2096 Disputing fiscal review memoranda.

Sponsors: Sen. Yager, Ken , Rep. Casada, Glen Summary: Requires fiscal notes to include the list of all government entities which provided

information for the note. Creates new rules for members of congress to dispute the fiscal review notes on an amendment or bill. Increases the number of staff

members the office of legislative budget analysis can hire from five to 10. Amendment Summary: House State Government Subcommittee amendment 1 (013017) deletes and

rewrites the bill to include that any hearing by the committee to consider a disputed fiscal note or fiscal memorandum must be conducted on a day for which the general assembly is convened or has standing committees scheduled. Removes authorization from the director of office of legislative budget analysis to hire 10 staff members for the purpose of creating legislative general appropriations bills.

Fiscal Note: (Dated February 12, 2018) Increase State Expenditures Exceeds $150,000/One-Time Exceeds $994,300/Recurring HB 2096 SB 2122 Other Fiscal Impact The provisions of the proposed legislation could result in changes to fiscal analysis as determined by the members of the Fiscal Review Committee instead of the FRC staff and could extend the average length of session. Both of these could result in significant additional expenditures. Due to multiple unknown factors, the exact increase in expenditures cannot be reasonably quantified.

Senate Status: 02/13/18 - Senate State & Local Government Committee deferred to last calendar.

House Status: 03/01/18 - Set for House State Government Subcommittee 03/07/18.

SB2123/HB2075 Advisory task force to reduce food waste.

Sponsors: Sen. Kyle, Sara , Rep. Cooper, Barbara Summary: Creates an advisory task force to study the developing initiatives to reduce food

waste within Tennessee. The task force is responsible for examining food systems within the state to locate the source of waste and exploring different incentive options to reduce waste.

Fiscal Note: (Dated February 15, 2018) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 02/05/18 - Referred to Senate Government Operations Committee. House Status: 03/01/18 - Set for House Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee

03/07/18.

SB2126/HB2423 Application of the Neighborhood Preservation Act.

Sponsors: Sen. Jackson, Ed , Rep. White, Mark Summary: Extends the Neighborhood Preservation Act to apply to Shelby, Davidson,

Madison, and any county or municipality that has formed a land bank. Fiscal Note: (Dated February 22, 2018) Other Fiscal Impact To the extent civil suits are

brought against owners of property in land banks, state and local governments may be impacted. The extent and timing of any such impacts are unknown due to multiple unknown factors.

Senate Status: 02/27/18 - Senate State & Local Government Committee deferred to 03/13/18. House Status: 03/01/18 - Set for House Local Government Committee 03/06/18.

SB2160/HB1800 UAPA - review of administrative actions by the general assembly.

Sponsors: Sen. Bell, Mike , Rep. Daniel, Martin Summary: Authorizes members of the general assembly the power to petition for a review by

the government operations committee whether inter-agency memoranda should be promulgated as administrative rules. Requires either the committee chairs to direct the committees to meet with the purpose of reviewing any statement or intra-agency memoranda or for committees to vote to request the agency to promulgate the statement or intra-agency memoranda.

Fiscal Note: (Dated February 1, 2018) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 02/05/18 - Referred to Senate Government Operations Committee. House Status: 03/01/18 - Set for House Government Operations Committee 03/07/18.

SB2217/HB2317 Mandatory operating permit program is for animal feeding operations.

Sponsors: Sen. Bell, Mike , Rep. Hawk, David Summary: Requires a permit for the installation and operation of a liquid waste management

system for animal feeding operations. Requires operations to be conducted in accordance with the national pollutant discharge elimination system permit. Repeals provision that (CAFO) operating permit programs expires on March 1, 2018.

Amendment Summary: Senate amendment 1 (012916) removes this bill's requirement that medium CAFOs obtain a state operating permit so that only large CAFOs will be required to obtain a state operating permit and small and medium CAFOs will be authorized to obtain a permit. Senate amendment 2 (013293) adds the full definition of "animal feeding operation" taken from the Code of Federal Regulations to this bill. Under this amendment, "animal feeding operation" means a lot or facility, other than an aquatic animal production facility, where the following conditions are met: (1) Animals, other than aquatic animals, have been, are, or will be stabled or confined and fed or maintained for a total of 45 days or more in any 12-month period; and (2) Crops, vegetation, forage growth, or post-harvest residues are not sustained in the normal growing season over any portion of the lot or facility.

Fiscal Note: (Dated February 7, 2018) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 02/22/18 - Senate passed with amendment 1 (012916) and 2 (013293). House Status: 02/22/18 - House passed. Executive Status: 02/28/18 - Signed by governor.

SB2229/HB2313 Action against discharging pollutants into state water.

Sponsors: Sen. Southerland, Steve , Rep. Lollar, Ron Summary: Prohibits the department of environment and conservation from enforcing an

action against a person discharging pollutants into the water if the department was aware of the pollution prior the issuance of final permit.

Fiscal Note: (Dated February 24, 2018) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 03/01/18 - Set for Senate Energy, Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee

03/08/18. House Status: 02/28/18 - House Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee deferred to last

calendar.

SB2231/HB1807 Federal standards for the growing, harvesting, packing, and holding of produce.

Sponsors: Sen. Norris, Mark , Rep. Hawk, David Summary: Authorizes the department of agriculture to cooperate with the United States food

and drug administration. Allows the department of agriculture to conduct inspections and take other actions reasonably necessary to assist the administration in enforcing the standards for the growing, harvesting, packing and holding of produce.

Fiscal Note: (Dated February 20, 2018) Increase Federal Expenditures $732,000/FY18-19 $769,300/FY19-20 $832,200/FY20-21 $832,200/FY21-22 Other Fiscal Impact

Potential increases in federal expenditures in FY22-23 and subsequent years. The exact amount of any such increases, if any, is unknown but reasonably estimated to exceed $832,200 per year. The Governors recommended budget for FY18-19, on page B-309, recognizes $732,000 in federal revenue as part of the total revenue funding amount of $3,294,100 for consumer and industry services.

Senate Status: 03/02/18 - Set for Senate Energy, Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee 03/08/18.

House Status: 03/01/18 - Set for House Government Operations Committee 03/07/18.

SB2239/HB1815 Records regarding radioactive materials as confidential.

Sponsors: Sen. Norris, Mark , Rep. Hawk, David Summary: Redacts records made confidential by the department of environment and

conservation whenever possible and makes them open for inspection and copying. Classifies information regarding the specific location of a site or artifact if the commissioner of environment and conservation or the commissioner’s designee determines that disclosure of such records would create a substantial risk of damage to or destruction of either the historical value of the site, artifact, or private property.

Fiscal Note: (Dated February 5, 2018) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 03/02/18 - Set for Senate Consent 2 03/05/18. House Status: 03/01/18 - Set for House Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee 03/06/18.

SB2240/HB1816 Expending of funds from the Ocoee River recreation and economic development fund.

Sponsors: Sen. Norris, Mark , Rep. Hawk, David Summary: Authorizes the commissioner of environment and conservation to expend on the

Ocoee River recreation and economic development fund. Allows the commissioner to use the development fund for expenditures including infrastructure upgrades, tourism promotion and economic development activities that benefit the Ocoee River management zone, and other reasonable expenses as determined by the commissioner to be necessary. Part of Administration Package.

Fiscal Note: (Dated February 8, 2018) Other Fiscal Impact To the extent the proposed legislation becomes law prior to July 1, 2018, and the Commissioner of TDEC expends monies from the Ocoee River Recreation and Economic Development Fund to reimburse TDEC for its current expenses in operating the Ocoee River Management Zone, the proposed legislation will result in TDEC receiving monies from the Ocoee River Recreation and Economic Development Fund in FY17-18, rather than FY18-19.

Senate Status: 03/01/18 - Senate Energy, Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee recommended. Sent to Senate Finance.

House Status: 03/01/18 - Set for House Finance, Ways & Means Committee 03/06/18.

SB2255/HB1830 State safety oversight programs for mass transit.

Sponsors: Sen. Norris, Mark , Rep. Hawk, David Summary: Establishes Tennessee department of transportation responsible for state safety

oversight programs of rail fixed guideway public transportation systems. Fiscal Note: (Dated February 16, 2018) Other Fiscal Impact Failure to enact this legislation will

result in the United States Department of Transportation withholding $92,833,500 in Federal Transit Administration funding as Tennessee would not be in

compliance with Title 49 of the United States Code. Senate Status: 03/01/18 - Set for Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee 03/06/18. House Status: 03/01/18 - Set for House Transportation Committee 03/06/18.

SB2286/HB2538 Public notice before and after an affected water area is sprayed with pesticides.

Sponsors: Sen. Bell, Mike , Rep. Howell, Dan Summary: Requires any national pollutant discharge elimination system (NPDES) permittee

to post public notice at all affected swimming areas, boat launches, and boat docks for an appropriate time period before and after each spraying event.

Fiscal Note: (Dated February 24, 2018) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 03/01/18 - Set for Senate Energy, Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee

03/08/18. House Status: 02/07/18 - Referred to House Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee.

SB2319/HB2502 Requirements for persons transferring Class I wildlife.

Sponsors: Sen. Kyle, Sara , Rep. Towns Jr., Joe Summary: Requires individual permitted to transfer Class I wildlife to notify respective law

enforcement within five days of the occurrence of the transfer of wildlife. Fiscal Note: (Dated February 18, 2018) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 03/01/18 - Set for Senate Energy, Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee

03/08/18. House Status: 03/01/18 - Set for House Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee

03/07/18.

SB2331/HB2280 Authorizes Montgomery County to control licenses for the sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages in a park owned by the county.

Sponsors: Sen. Green, Mark , Rep. Johnson, Curtis Summary: Authorizes Montgomery County to control the distribution and licensing of beer

within a county owned park. Senate Status: 03/01/18 - Set for Senate State & Local Government Committee Regular

Calendar 03/06/18. House Status: 02/05/18 - Referred to House Local Government Subcommittee.

SB2354/HB2361 Report on government owned or operated vehicles capable of using alternative fuel.

Sponsors: Sen. Massey, Becky , Rep. Smith, Eddie Summary: Urges the department of general services to submit a report to the transportation

committee of the house and the transportation and safety committee of the senate that contains the number of purchases and leases of government-owned or -operated vehicles capable of using alternative fuel, the number of conversions of such vehicles from the use of gasoline or diesel fuel to the use of alternative fuel, and the quantity of each type of alternative fuel used. Broadly captioned.

Fiscal Note: (Dated February 14, 2018) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 03/01/18 - Set for Senate Transportation & Safety Committee 03/07/18. House Status: 02/28/18 - Taken off notice in House Transportation Subcommittee.

SB2397/HB2432 Report on all state buildings utilizing energy savings performance contracting.

Sponsors: Sen. Yager, Ken , Rep. White, Mark Summary: Requires the commissioner of general services to report on all state department

and agencies utilizing energy savings performance contracting, if any, for purpose of reducing energy and water use in state buildings and increasing operational efficiency. Requires the commissioner to transmit the report electronically to the governor and to each member of the general assembly no later than January 15, 2019.

Fiscal Note: (Dated February 17, 2018) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 02/05/18 - Referred to Senate State & Local Government Committee. House Status: 03/01/18 - Set for House Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee

03/07/18.

SB2424/HB1472 Levying of local transit improvement surcharge.

Sponsors: Sen. Haile, Ferrell , Rep. Curcio , Michael Summary: Authorizes any county that participates in a certain regional transit authority to

levy a local transit improvement surcharge. Broadens the cities that may levy a local transit improvement surcharge

Fiscal Note: (Dated February 17, 2018) Other Fiscal Impact Permissive recurring increases in local revenue and permissive recurring increases in local expenditures. The extent and timing of any such permissive impacts cannot be determined because such impacts are dependent upon several unknown factors. However, local revenue increases are anticipated to exceed local expenditure increases.

Senate Status: 03/01/18 - Set for Senate Transportation & Safety Committee 03/07/18. House Status: 02/28/18 - Taken off notice in House Transportation Subcommittee.

SB2425/HB2362 Changes to composition of metropolitan planning organizations.

Sponsors: Sen. Haile, Ferrell , Rep. Wirgau, Tim Summary: Removes the requirement that votes for local government officials are to be

equally weighted regardless of population of the area. Requires that the Tennessee County Highway Officials Association be consulted with when choosing a voting member to represent county highway departments operating within the planning area.

Fiscal Note: (Dated February 16, 2018) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 02/05/18 - Referred to Senate State & Local Government Committee. House Status: 03/01/18 - Set for House Local Government Subcommittee 03/07/18.

SB2477/HB2349 Department of transportation study of annual amount of municipal street aid funding used.

Sponsors: Sen. Roberts, Kerry , Rep. Hawk, David Summary: Requires the department of transportation to conduct a study of the total amount

of funds from the municipal street aid fund used over the past five fiscal years. Requires the department to report its findings to the general assembly within 90 days of completing the study.

Senate Status: 03/01/18 - Set for Senate Transportation & Safety Committee 03/07/18.

House Status: 02/07/18 - Referred to House Transportation Subcommittee.

SB2499/HB2364 UAPA - changes the venue for judicial review of administrative orders.

Sponsors: Sen. Johnson, Jack , Rep. Lynn, Susan Summary: Changes the venue for judicial review of administrative orders under the Uniform

Administrative Procedures Act from Davidson County to Williamson County. Fiscal Note: (Dated February 20, 2018) Increase State Revenue Exceeds $1,000/Attorney

General Increase State Expenditures $24,800/One-Time/General Fund Exceeds $1,000/Recurring/General Fund Exceeds $1,000/Recurring/Attorney General

Senate Status: 02/05/18 - Referred to Senate Government Operations Committee. House Status: 02/28/18 - Taken off notice in House Civil Justice Subcommittee.

SB2512/HB2273 Penalties for violation of gas pipeline safety laws and regulations.

Sponsors: Sen. Ketron, Bill , Rep. Marsh, Pat Summary: Increases the penalties for violation of gas pipeline safety laws and regulations

from $10,000 to $100,000 for every day the violation persists. Increases the maximum penalty from $500,000 to $1,000,000.

Senate Status: 02/05/18 - Referred to Senate Transportation & Safety Committee. House Status: 03/01/18 - Set for House Business & Utilities Subcommittee 03/06/18.

SB2584/HB1950 Annual report concerning the efficiency of the water quality control permitting process.

Sponsors: Sen. Hensley, Joey , Rep. Butt, Sheila Summary: Changes from January 31 to January 20 the date by which the commissioner of

environment and conservation must submit an annual report concerning the efficiency of the water quality control permitting process to the chair of the energy, agriculture and natural resources committee of the senate and the chair of the agriculture and natural resources committee of the house. Broadly captioned.

Fiscal Note: (Dated February 13, 2018) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 03/01/18 - Set for Senate Energy, Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee

03/08/18. House Status: 02/05/18 - Referred to House Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee.

SB2590/HB1910 Fees charged in connection with use of smart meter gateway device.

Sponsors: Sen. Yarbro, Jeff , Rep. Parkinson, Antonio Summary: Prohibits a utility from charging its customers whose utility services are provided

through the use of a smart meter gateway device and whose utility services have been disconnected due to nonpayment a fee or any combination of fees to reconnect utility services.

Senate Status: 02/05/18 - Referred to Senate State & Local Government Committee. House Status: 03/01/18 - Set for House Business & Utilities Subcommittee 03/06/18.

SB2603/HB2386 UAPA - venue for appeals of contested case hearings.

Sponsors: Sen. Bell, Mike , Rep. Daniel, Martin Summary: Requires the appeals of contested case hearings to be heard in the chancery

court closest to the residence of the person contesting the agency action. Amendment Summary: House Civil Justice Subcommittee amendment 2 (013550), which deletes and

rewrites all language after the enacting clause such that the only substantive changes (1) remove applicability from TennCare and (2) remove the ability for an aggrieved person to choose any court having subject matter jurisdiction.

Fiscal Note: (Dated February 20, 2018) Increase State Revenue Exceeds $10,000/Attorney General Increase State Expenditures Exceeds $59,200/General Fund Exceeds $10,000/Attorney General Increase Federal Expenditures $49,200

Senate Status: 02/05/18 - Referred to Senate Government Operations Committee. House Status: 03/01/18 - Set for House Civil Justice Committee 03/06/18.

SB2611/HB2292 Calls for a joint study concerning expansion of the tire pre-disposal fee program.

Sponsors: Sen. Bailey, Paul , Rep. Boyd, Clark Summary: Calls for a joint study conducted by the department of environment and

conservation and the department of revenue concerning expansion of the tire pre-disposal fee program to sales of used tires. Requires the departments to jointly report their findings to the transportation and safety committee of both the senate and the house of representatives, and the energy, agriculture and natural resources committee of both the senate and the house of representatives no later than January 10, 2019.

Fiscal Note: (Dated February 19, 2018) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 03/01/18 - Set for Senate Energy, Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee

03/08/18. House Status: 02/05/18 - Referred to House Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee.

SB2618/HB2614 Quality based water tests for areas owned by sewage treatment plants.

Sponsors: Sen. Yarbro, Jeff , Rep. Mitchell, Bo Summary: Requires the commissioner of environment and conservation to establish a water

quality-based effluent limit for a facility if a municipally owned sewage treatment plan discharges into the river and the segment of the river that the plant discharges into does not meet water quality standards for certain parameters. Requires the commissioner to report to the legislature and must make publicly available a list of facilities that are subject to this section and the status of any facilities’ compliance with this act.

Senate Status: 03/01/18 - Set for Senate Energy, Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee 03/08/18.

House Status: 02/07/18 - Referred to House Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee.

SB2627/HB2074 Report detailing plans or initiatives to increase public transportation system access and service.

Sponsors: Sen. Norris, Mark , Rep. Cooper, Barbara Summary: Requires transportation authorities to draft reports by July 1, 2019, regarding

plans to maximize system effectiveness and accessibility for economically disadvantaged communities. Orders municipalities to review projects receiving street aid funds by 2020 and prioritize the projects deemed useful for completion by 2025.

Senate Status: 03/01/18 - Set for Senate Transportation & Safety Committee 03/07/18. House Status: 02/05/18 - Referred to House Transportation Subcommittee.

SB2652/HB1739 UAPA - economic impact analyses of administrative rules.

Sponsors: Sen. Watson, Bo , Rep. Daniel, Martin Summary: HB1739 Title: UAPA – economic impact analyses of administrative rules.

Category: Government Regulation Summary: Requires agencies filing new rules with the secretary of state to provide an analysis of the rule’s economic impact on the state. If a congressional government operations committee finds the cost of the rule’s implementation to exceed $1,000,000 over a three-year period, the agency will be forced to find ways to reduce the cost of the rule.

Fiscal Note: (Dated February 16, 2018) Increase State Revenue $741,200/Recurring/Fiscal Review Committee Increase State Expenditures $330,000/One-Time/General Fund $5,213,600/Recurring/General Fund $370,600/Recurring/General Assembly Exceeds $100,000/One-Time/Fiscal Review Committee Exceeds $741,200/Recurring/Fiscal Review Committee

Senate Status: 02/05/18 - Referred to Senate Government Operations Committee. House Status: 03/01/18 - Set for House Government Operations Committee 03/07/18.

SB2656/HB1782 Motor vehicle inspection requirements - counties in attainment status.

Sponsors: Sen. Watson, Bo , Rep. Carter, Mike Summary: Prohibits a county that is in attainment status to enter into or renew a contract

regarding the operation of a vehicle inspection and maintenance program to attain or maintain compliance with national ambient air standards. Authorizes the air pollution control board to promulgate rules in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act.

Senate Status: 02/28/18 - Senate Transportation & Safety Committee recommended. Sent to Senate Calendar Committee.

House Status: 02/07/18 - Referred to House Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee.

SB2666/HB2476 Study on the impacts of wind energy on military operations and installations.

Sponsors: Sen. Bailey, Paul , Rep. Sexton, Cameron Summary: Urges the department of military on or before March 1, 2019, to study the impacts

of any future development of wind energy on military installations and operations in this state such as interference with communication, airspace, and test and training ranges. Requires the department to report its findings and recommendations to the agriculture and natural resources committee of the house of representatives and the energy, agriculture and natural resources committee of the senate within 90 days from the conclusion of the study.

Senate Status: 03/01/18 - Set for Senate Energy, Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee 03/08/18.

House Status: 02/07/18 - Referred to House Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee.

SB2669/HB1887 Exemption - water used in a farming operation.

Sponsors: Sen. Bailey, Paul , Rep. Lollar, Ron

Summary: Exempts any water furnished by a utility district that is used exclusively in a farming operation from taxes.

Fiscal Note: (Dated February 24, 2018) Decrease State Revenue Net Impact $1,134,400 Decrease Local Revenue Net Impact $462,900

Senate Status: 03/01/18 - Set for Senate Finance Revenue Subcommittee 03/06/18. House Status: 03/01/18 - Set for House Finance, Ways & Means Subcommittee 03/07/18.

SB2715/HB2555 Fees promulgated by administrative rule.

Sponsors: Sen. Bowling, Janice , Rep. Goins, Tilman Summary: Prohibits the increase of existing administrative fee that exceeds the lesser five

percent or the average annual rate of inflation for the immediately preceding calendar year. Requires that state government agencies must submit a proposal for such increases as a legislative bill or amendment for consideration by the general assembly.

Fiscal Note: (Dated February 24, 2018) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 02/05/18 - Referred to Senate State & Local Government Committee. House Status: 03/01/18 - Set for House State Government Subcommittee 03/07/18.

SJR88 Constitutional amendment - appointment of attorney general.

Sponsors: Sen. Yager, Ken , Summary: Proposes amendment to Article VI, Section 5 to provide for appointment of an

attorney general and reporter for the state by joint vote of the general assembly. Amendment Summary: Senate Judiciary Committee amendment 1 (005160) deletes and rewrites the first

resolving clause of the joint resolution to propose amending Article VI, Section 5 of the Constitution of Tennessee to appoint the Attorney General and Reporter by a majority vote of the members to which each house of the General Assembly is entitled. The Attorney General and reporter will serve a four year term. The Attorney General and Reporter must be at least 30 years of age, a citizen of the United States, an attorney duly licensed in Tennessee and a resident of Tennessee at least five years immediately preceding appointment.

Fiscal Note: (Dated February 25, 2017) Increase State Expenditures $9,100/One-Time Senate Status: 02/08/18 - Re-referred to Senate Calendar Committee.

SJR482 TN Tree Day.

Sponsors: Sen. Southerland, Steve , Summary: Designates February 24, 2018 as "Tennessee Tree Day." Fiscal Note: (Dated February 5, 2018) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 02/12/18 - Senate adopted.

HJR726 General Assembly, Statement of Intent or Position - Solutions for traffic congestion

Sponsors: Rep. Sparks, Mike Summary: Urges government officials and transit authorities to study solutions for traffic

congestion on interstates and highways before implementing any tax increase. Fiscal Note: (Dated February 1, 2018) NOT SIGNIFICANT House Status: 03/01/18 - Set for House Transportation Subcommittee 03/07/18.

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