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HB 513

Environment and Conservation, Department of - As introduced, changes, from January 31 to February 15, the date by which the commissioner must submit reports related to the administration of the Water Quality Control Act of 1977 to legislative committees with jurisdiction over environmental matters. - Amends TCA Title 1, Chapter 3; Title 43; Title 44; Title 68 and Title 69.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Chris Hurt

HB 513 delays water quality reporting deadline from January 31 to February 15 for Tennessee environmental department compliance submissions to legislature.

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Bill Summary · HB 513

Legislative bill overview

HB 513 extends the deadline for the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation to submit Water Quality Control Act reports to legislative committees from January 31 to February 15. This is a narrow administrative adjustment affecting reporting timelines across multiple Tennessee code sections related to environmental oversight.

Why is this important

Reporting deadlines directly affect legislative oversight and budgeting cycles. A two-week extension provides the department additional time to compile water quality data and administrative reports, which could improve report accuracy and allow more thorough analysis before legislative review and appropriations decisions.

Potential points of contention

  • Legislative timeline pressure: Moving the deadline into mid-February may compress lawmakers' time to review reports before session deadlines or budget hearings, potentially weakening oversight effectiveness
  • Accountability concerns: Some may view extended deadlines as reducing department accountability and transparency, though others see it as practical administrative adjustment
  • Cascading effects: The amendment affects five Tennessee code titles, so unintended consequences across multiple regulatory areas are possible depending on how interconnected these provisions are

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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