Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

SB 1590: Parks, Natural Areas Preservation - As enacted, designates segments of the Buffalo River, Duck River, and certain other rivers and creeks as Class II pastoral river areas; expands certain public outreach requirements concerning scenic rivers. - Amends TCA Title 11, Chapter 13.

Enacted Last action May 18, 2026: Pub. Ch. 891

Plain-language summary

SB 1590 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Parks, Natural Areas Preservation - As enacted, designates segments of the Buffalo River, Duck River, and certain other rivers and creeks as Class II pastoral river areas; expands certain public outreach requirements concerning scenic rivers. - Amends TCA Title 11, Chapter 13. Primary sponsor: Kerry Roberts (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 18, 2026): Pub. Ch. 891.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Kerry Roberts (Republican).