State Government - As introduced, deletes an obsolete program under which certain state entities with motor vehicle fleets of more than 10 motor vehicles were required to develop and implement a plan to reduce the use of petroleum products by January 1, 2015. - Amends TCA Title 3; Title 4; Title 8 and Title 9.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Rusty Crowe

SB 2654 removes an obsolete mandate requiring state entities with fleets over 10 vehicles to create petroleum-use reduction plans, easing regulatory burden.

Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 6, Nays 0 PNV 0

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Overview

Bill: SB 2654 (also HB 2614)

Sponsor: Senator Crowe; co-sponsor Representative Jones

Jurisdiction: Tennessee

Subject: State government; administration and codified programs

Current status (as of provided materials): Passed readings and referred to committees; recommended for passage with amendments and advanced on April 14, 2026. Effective date: upon becoming law.

Purpose and Intent

The bill aims to streamline state government by removing an obsolete program requirement related to motor vehicle fleets and petroleum-use reduction. Specifically, it deletes a prior mandate requiring certain state entities with motor vehicle fleets of more than 10 vehicles to develop and implement a plan to reduce petroleum product use by January 1, 2015.

In effect, the bill reduces or eliminates an unnecessary regulatory burden without making significant changes to existing law or government operations.

Key Provisions

Delete Obsolete Program: Section 4-22-101 of the Tennessee Code Annotated is repealed. The section previously imposed a requirement on eligible state entities to create and execute petroleum-use reduction plans by a fixed date.

Effective Date: The act takes effect immediately upon becoming law, consistent with the public welfare clause.

Scope of Change: The repeal targets provisions under Titles 3, 4, 8, and 9 of the Tennessee Code Annotated, aligning with the stated purpose of removing an obsolete program.

Affected Entities and Impacts

State Government Entities with Fleets: Removes the obligation for certain state agencies or entities that operated fleets of more than 10 motor vehicles to prepare and implement petroleum-use reduction plans.

Fiscal Impact: Claimed to be not significant. The fiscal notes indicate no meaningful impact on state or local government operations or budgets.

Procedural and Timeline Details

Legislative Action (as recorded):

Introduced and referred to appropriate committees in early 2026.
Passed second consideration and moved to committee on April 6, 2026.
Passed committee on April 14, 2026 with amendment(s) and referred to Senate Calendar Committee.
Final status indicates recommendation for passage with amendment and publication in the Senate calendar process.

Amendments: A fiscal memorandum notes a designation change within amended summaries, but the core repeal remains the deletion of Section 4-22-101.

Practical Takeaway

SB 2654 is a housekeeping measure intended to remove an outdated requirement related to fleet petroleum-use reduction plans. It does not introduce new requirements or cost-bearing mandates; rather, it shortens statutory obligations by eliminating an obsolete rule.

If you’d like, I can provide a side-by-side before-and-after comparison of the relevant statute language or track the bill’s final status and any enacted changes.

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