Tennessee 2023-2024 Regular Session

Tennessee House Bill HB2867

Introduced
1/31/24  
Refer
2/5/24  

Caption

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 4-1-412; Title 64, Chapter 1, Part 8 and Section 70-1-302, relative to the Carroll County watershed.

Impact

The legislation also institutes a requirement for the Tennessee wildlife resources agency to present an annual budget to the finance and ways and means committees of both legislative chambers. This budget will detail both the income and expenditures associated with the lake's administration, ensuring that financial management is transparent and subject to legislative scrutiny. By mandating the budget presentation by February 1 of each year, the bill introduces a structured timeline for budget oversight, potentially enhancing accountability within state budgetary practices related to natural resource management.

Summary

House Bill 2867 seeks to amend the Tennessee Code Annotated to address specific regulations concerning the Carroll County watershed, notably the management of the Carroll County 1,000 Acre Lake, which was previously known as Lake Halford. The bill aims to designate the Tennessee wildlife resources agency as the principal authority for the administration of this body of water, establishing a clear line of oversight regarding the lake's resources. This includes the responsibility for ensuring the lake is managed in accordance with the stipulated provisions of state law.

Contention

While the bill primarily focuses on the administrative aspects of the lake's management, there may be points of contention regarding how this new oversight structure will impact local governance and community usage of the lake. Some stakeholders may express concerns about the shift of authority to a state agency, fearing it could limit local input or control over the management of a significant natural resource. Additionally, discussions may arise about the implications of budgetary constraints and the prioritized use of the lake's resources, raising questions about environmental stewardship, recreational access, and local economic impacts.

Companion Bills

TN SB2047

Crossfiled AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 4-1-412; Title 64, Chapter 1, Part 8 and Section 70-1-302, relative to the Carroll County watershed.

Previously Filed As

TN SB2047

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 4-1-412; Title 64, Chapter 1, Part 8 and Section 70-1-302, relative to the Carroll County watershed.

TN SB0323

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 3-2-112; Section 4-1-412 and Title 70, Chapter 1, Part 2, relative to the naming authority of the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission.

TN HB0422

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 3-2-112; Section 4-1-412 and Title 70, Chapter 1, Part 2, relative to the naming authority of the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission.

TN HB0992

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 1, Chapter 3; Section 2-3-107; Title 4, Chapter 29, Part 2; Section 8-35-242; Section 8-38-126; Section 9-8-203; Section 10-7-504; Section 37-1-408 and Title 49, relative to charter schools.

TN SB1014

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 1, Chapter 3; Section 2-3-107; Title 4, Chapter 29, Part 2; Section 8-35-242; Section 8-38-126; Section 9-8-203; Section 10-7-504; Section 37-1-408 and Title 49, relative to charter schools.

TN HB1575

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 10-7-504; Section 33-6-413; Section 38-8-116; Section 39-16-702; Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Section 70-2-104, relative to handguns.

TN SB1568

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 10-7-504; Section 33-6-413; Section 38-8-116; Section 39-16-702; Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Section 70-2-104, relative to handguns.

TN SB1264

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 4-1-405; Section 4-1-412 and Title 49, relative to schools.

TN HB2610

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Section 8-50-103 and Section 68-1-113, relative to human rights.

TN SB2503

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Section 8-50-103 and Section 68-1-113, relative to human rights.

Similar Bills

TN HB0992

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 1, Chapter 3; Section 2-3-107; Title 4, Chapter 29, Part 2; Section 8-35-242; Section 8-38-126; Section 9-8-203; Section 10-7-504; Section 37-1-408 and Title 49, relative to charter schools.

TN SB1014

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 1, Chapter 3; Section 2-3-107; Title 4, Chapter 29, Part 2; Section 8-35-242; Section 8-38-126; Section 9-8-203; Section 10-7-504; Section 37-1-408 and Title 49, relative to charter schools.

TN HB0074

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2; Title 4; Title 8; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 40; Title 41; Title 49; Title 50; Title 54; Title 55; Title 62; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to high school equivalency credentials.

TN SB0255

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2; Title 4; Title 8; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 40; Title 41; Title 49; Title 50; Title 54; Title 55; Title 62; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to high school equivalency credentials.

TN SB0329

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 1; Title 2; Title 3; Title 4; Title 5; Title 7; Title 8; Title 9; Title 10; Title 11; Title 12; Title 13; Title 16; Title 20; Title 22; Title 24; Title 31; Title 33; Title 36; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 43; Title 44; Title 45; Title 47; Title 48; Title 49; Title 50; Title 53; Title 54; Title 55; Title 56; Title 61; Title 62; Title 63; Title 64; Title 65; Title 66; Title 67; Title 68; Title 69 and Title 71, relative to electronic transmissions.

TN HB0321

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 1; Title 2; Title 3; Title 4; Title 5; Title 7; Title 8; Title 9; Title 10; Title 11; Title 12; Title 13; Title 16; Title 20; Title 22; Title 24; Title 31; Title 33; Title 36; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 43; Title 44; Title 45; Title 47; Title 48; Title 49; Title 50; Title 53; Title 54; Title 55; Title 56; Title 61; Title 62; Title 63; Title 64; Title 65; Title 66; Title 67; Title 68; Title 69 and Title 71, relative to electronic transmissions.

TN SB1227

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 7; Title 8; Title 10; Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49; Title 50; Title 57; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 70, relative to firearms.

TN HB1189

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 7; Title 8; Title 10; Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49; Title 50; Title 57; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 70, relative to firearms.