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TennesseeSB 0113114th General Assembly (2025-2026)SenateWALLET

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, Chapter 221, Part 4, relative to variances for subsurface sewage disposal systems.

Sponsored By: Jack Johnson (Republican)

Became Law

Environment and Conservation, Department of

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

State septic variances override local rules for homeowners

The state Commissioner can grant septic system variances that override stricter local rules in covered areas. The variance does not apply to sewer systems regulated under § 69-3-108, systems serving more than one lot, or lots with more than one single‑family home with accessory buildings. The law defines accessory buildings to include accessory apartments, garages, barns, sheds, and similar structures on the same lot. If you get a variance, the Commissioner can require it to be recorded with the county register of deeds, and you may pay routine recording fees. This law is now in effect.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Jack Johnson

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Janice Bowling

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 214 • No: 130

Senate vote • 4/3/2025

FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Concur House Amendment # 1 4/3/2025

Yes: 26 • No: 3

House vote • 3/31/2025

FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR LAY ON THE TABLE MOTION TO ADOPT AMENDMENT # 2 BY RENEAU PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/31/2025

Yes: 40 • No: 51

House vote • 3/31/2025

FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/31/2025

Yes: 63 • No: 30

House vote • 3/31/2025

FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO ADOPT AMENDMENT # 2 BY RENEAU PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/31/2025

Yes: 44 • No: 46

Senate vote • 2/24/2025

FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 2/24/2025

Yes: 33 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/19/2025

SENATE ENERGY, AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE

Yes: 8 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Pub. Ch. 208

    4/29/2025

  2. Effective date(s) 04/15/2025

    4/29/2025

  3. Signed by Governor.

    4/15/2025Senate

  4. Transmitted to Governor for action.

    4/8/2025Senate

  5. Signed by Senate Speaker

    4/7/2025Senate

  6. Signed by H. Speaker

    4/7/2025House

  7. Enrolled and ready for signatures

    4/4/2025Senate

  8. Concurred, Ayes 26, Nays 3, PNV 1 (Amendment 1 - HA0150)

    4/3/2025Senate

  9. Sponsor(s) Added.

    4/3/2025Senate

  10. Placed on Senate Message Calendar for 4/3/2025

    4/1/2025Senate

  11. Subst. for comp. HB.

    3/31/2025House

  12. Failed to adopt am (Amendment 2 - HA0213), Ayes 44, Nays 46, PNV 0

    3/31/2025House

  13. H. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA0150)

    3/31/2025House

  14. Passed H., as am., Ayes 63, Nays 30, PNV 0

    3/31/2025House

  15. Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.

    2/27/2025House

  16. Passed Senate, Ayes 33, Nays 0

    2/24/2025Senate

  17. Engrossed; ready for transmission to House

    2/24/2025Senate

  18. Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 2/24/2025

    2/20/2025Senate

  19. Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee

    2/19/2025Senate

  20. Placed on Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee calendar for 2/19/2025

    2/12/2025Senate

  21. Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee

    1/15/2025Senate

  22. Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

    1/14/2025Senate

  23. Filed for introduction

    1/13/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • HA0150 (Substitute)

    3/31/2025

    PDF

  • Enrolled / Public Chapter

    PDF

  • Fiscal Note

    PDF

  • HA0213

    PDF

  • Introduced

    PDF

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