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HB 1500

Humphreys County - Subject to local approval, creates the Humphreys County Water Authority. -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Jay Reedy

HB 1500 creates a voter-approved Humphreys County Water Authority to manage the county's water infrastructure and services independently.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HB 1500

Legislative bill overview

HB 1500 would create a new Humphreys County Water Authority in Tennessee, subject to approval by local voters or officials. The bill establishes a governmental entity specifically designed to manage water services within the county, though the bill text details are not provided in the information available.

Why is this important

Water authority creation affects how communities manage critical infrastructure, set rates, and deliver essential services to residents. Local control over water systems can influence service quality, pricing, and long-term infrastructure investment in the county.

Potential points of contention

  • Rate-setting authority - How much independence would the new authority have to raise water rates without voter approval, and what safeguards exist against excessive increases
  • Governance structure - Whether the authority board would be elected or appointed, and whose interests would be represented in decision-making
  • Financial viability - Whether Humphreys County has sufficient population and revenue base to sustain an independent water authority, or if consolidation with existing systems would be more efficient

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

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