HB 1946 Tennessee House · 113th Regular Session (2023-2024)

Recreational Areas - As enacted, makes revisions to the law relative to the Ocoee River; adds "Class IV Olympic river areas" to the types of river areas included in the state scenic rivers system; makes related changes. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 11; Title 65, Chapter 15 and Title 70, Chapter 7.

This bill amends Tennessee state laws to include "Class IV Olympic river areas" within the official state scenic rivers system, specifically focusing on the Ocoee River. It authorizes the state to pay the Tennessee Valley Authority for additional water releases needed to maintain the river's high-flow conditions suitable for whitewater recreation. By enacting these changes, the legislation ensures the Ocoee River remains protected and accessible for its designated recreational use while clarifying its status under state environmental statutes.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
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Governor
Introduced Jan 24, 2024 Last action May 31, 2024
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Apr 17, 2024
Committee
Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
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Apr 17, 2024
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Placed on cal. Finance, Ways, and Means Committee for 4/17/2024
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Apr 17, 2024
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Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee
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Apr 17, 2024
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Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/17/2024
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Apr 11, 2024
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Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/16/2024
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Mar 20, 2024
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Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
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Mar 20, 2024
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Assigned to s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee
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Mar 20, 2024
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Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 3/27/2024
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Mar 13, 2024
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Placed on cal. Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee for 3/20/2024
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Mar 12, 2024
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Mar 6, 2024
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Placed on s/c cal Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee for 3/12/2024
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Jan 30, 2024
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Assigned to s/c Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee
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Jan 25, 2024
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P2C, ref. to Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee
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Jan 24, 2024
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