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

SB 825: Water Pollution - As introduced, prohibits the department of environment and conservation from applying criteria that will result in the classification of real property as a wetland if the property is prior converted cropland that is exempt from classification as a wetland under federal law. - Amends TCA Title 11, Chapter 14, Part 4 and Title 69.

In committee Last action March 19, 2025: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 825 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Water Pollution - As introduced, prohibits the department of environment and conservation from applying criteria that will result in the classification of real property as a wetland if the property is prior converted cropland that is exempt from classification as a wetland under federal law. - Amends TCA Title 11, Chapter 14, Part 4 and Title 69. Primary sponsor: Joey Hensley (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2025): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Joey Hensley (Republican).