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

SB 1750: Water - As introduced, prohibits the department of environment and conservation from prohibiting a utility that provides drinking water from pumping or otherwise withdrawing water from natural waters for purposes of providing drinking water, including as a prerequisite to renewal of the utility's permit, unless the prohibition is required to comply with federal law. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 68, Chapter 221 and Title 69.

In committee Last action March 11, 2026: Failed in Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 1750 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Water - As introduced, prohibits the department of environment and conservation from prohibiting a utility that provides drinking water from pumping or otherwise withdrawing water from natural waters for purposes of providing drinking water, including as a prerequisite to renewal of the utility's permit, unless the prohibition is required to comply with federal law. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 68, Chapter 221 and Title 69. Primary sponsor: Janice Bowling (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 11, 2026): Failed in Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Janice Bowling (Republican).