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

SB 281: Environment and Conservation, Department of - As introduced, prohibits the department from regulating farming activities involving top soil, rock removal, or the building of a pond when the activities are conducted in an area that is less than three acres in size, and the property on which the activities occur has greenbelt classification. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 11; Title 13; Title 43; Title 44; Title 64; Title 66; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 69.

In committee Last action March 17, 2025: Re-refer to Senate Calendar Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 281 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Environment and Conservation, Department of - As introduced, prohibits the department from regulating farming activities involving top soil, rock removal, or the building of a pond when the activities are conducted in an area that is less than three acres in size, and the property on which the activities occur has greenbelt classification. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 11; Title 13; Title 43; Title 44; Title 64; Title 66; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 69. Primary sponsor: Bo Watson (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 17, 2025): Re-refer to Senate Calendar Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Bo Watson (Republican).