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HB 798

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 Rusty Grills

Requires Tennessee's environmental department to publish its source reduction and recycling materials catalog online for public access.

Ref. to Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 798

Legislative bill overview

HB 798 requires Tennessee's Department of Environment and Conservation to publish its existing catalog of source reduction and recycling educational materials on the department's website. The bill makes minor amendments to multiple sections of Tennessee Code Annotated related to environmental and conservation matters.

Why is this important

Making recycling and waste reduction resources publicly accessible online increases transparency and helps citizens access environmental guidance. This aligns with broader efforts to improve public access to government information and support waste management education.

Potential points of contention

  • Minimal fiscal impact vs. administrative burden: While the requirement is straightforward, it requires staff time and website maintenance with unclear ongoing costs
  • Scope ambiguity: The bill doesn't specify what constitutes the "catalog" or detail existing materials, leaving implementation details unclear
  • Limited substantive change: This is primarily a procedural/accessibility requirement rather than addressing new environmental policy or regulations

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

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