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SB 779

Environment and Conservation, Department of - As introduced, requires the department to make the catalog of materials on source reduction and recycling created by the department available on the department's website. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 68, Chapter 211.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Adam Lowe

Requires Tennessee's Department of Environment and Conservation to publish its source reduction and recycling materials catalog online for public access.

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Energy, Ag., & Nat. Resources Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 779

Legislative bill overview

SB 779 requires Tennessee's Department of Environment and Conservation to publish its existing catalog of source reduction and recycling materials on the department's website. The bill amends multiple sections of Tennessee Code to facilitate this public accessibility requirement.

Why is this important

Making recycling and waste reduction information publicly available online removes barriers to citizen participation in conservation efforts and supports environmental compliance. This increases transparency and can help reduce landfill waste by making best practices more accessible to businesses and residents.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope ambiguity: The bill references amendments to five different title sections, but the actual substantive changes aren't detailed, creating uncertainty about whether implementation extends beyond website posting
  • Resource allocation: Publishing and maintaining online catalogs requires staff time and potential technology infrastructure investment with no specified budget allocation mentioned
  • Enforceability questions: The bill doesn't specify deadlines for completion, penalties for non-compliance, or performance metrics for measuring success

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

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