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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerry Roberts | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Pub. Ch. 891
- Effective date(s) 05/05/2026
- Signed by Governor.
- Transmitted to Governor for action.
- Signed by Senate Speaker
- Signed by H. Speaker
- Enrolled and ready for signatures
- Senate refused to concur in amendment
- H. Placed on Message Calendar 3 for 4-16-26
- Motion to lift from table adopted.
- Motion to reconsider adopted.
- H. Am. 1 reconsidered, withdrawn.
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