SB 725 - HB 895
FISCAL NOTE
Fiscal Review Committee
Tennessee General Assembly
April 4, 2025
Fiscal Analyst: Rebecca Chandler | Email: rebecca.chandler@capitol.tn.gov | Phone: 615-741-2564
SB 725 - HB 895
SUMMARY OF BILL: Eliminates the prohibition on landfills within two miles of Class II
scenic rivers and removes restrictions on issuing permits for landfill construction or operation in
these areas. Repeals the prohibition on hazardous waste management facilities within two miles of
Class II scenic rivers and eliminates restrictions on hazardous waste disposal facilities near these
waterways.
FISCAL IMPACT:
NOT SIGNIFICANT
Assumptions:
• The proposed legislation does not introduce new programs, expand government operations,
or require additional state or local funding. It removes existing restrictions on landfill and
hazardous waste facility locations near Class II scenic rivers without adding new compliance
requirements.
• No financial obligations are shifted to state or local governments, as the legislation does not
mandate new infrastructure, staffing, or oversight responsibilities.
• Based on information provided by the Department of Environment and Conservation
(TDEC), there have been no recent requests for new landfills. The proposed legislation is
therefore expected to primarily affect landfill expansions, which TDEC anticipates will be
minimal. As a result, the proposed legislation is not expected to generate a significant
increase in permit revenue.
CERTIFICATION:
The information contained herein is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Bojan Savic, Executive Director