AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 4-1-412; Title 64, Chapter 1, Part 8 and Section 70-1-302, relative to the Carroll County watershed.
Impact
The legislation also institutes a requirement for the Tennessee wildlife resources agency to present an annual budget to the finance and ways and means committees of both legislative chambers. This budget will detail both the income and expenditures associated with the lake's administration, ensuring that financial management is transparent and subject to legislative scrutiny. By mandating the budget presentation by February 1 of each year, the bill introduces a structured timeline for budget oversight, potentially enhancing accountability within state budgetary practices related to natural resource management.
Summary
House Bill 2867 seeks to amend the Tennessee Code Annotated to address specific regulations concerning the Carroll County watershed, notably the management of the Carroll County 1,000 Acre Lake, which was previously known as Lake Halford. The bill aims to designate the Tennessee wildlife resources agency as the principal authority for the administration of this body of water, establishing a clear line of oversight regarding the lake's resources. This includes the responsibility for ensuring the lake is managed in accordance with the stipulated provisions of state law.
Contention
While the bill primarily focuses on the administrative aspects of the lake's management, there may be points of contention regarding how this new oversight structure will impact local governance and community usage of the lake. Some stakeholders may express concerns about the shift of authority to a state agency, fearing it could limit local input or control over the management of a significant natural resource. Additionally, discussions may arise about the implications of budgetary constraints and the prioritized use of the lake's resources, raising questions about environmental stewardship, recreational access, and local economic impacts.
Crossfiled
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 4-1-412; Title 64, Chapter 1, Part 8 and Section 70-1-302, relative to the Carroll County watershed.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 9; Title 13; Title 16; Title 39; Title 55; Title 58; Title 62; Title 65; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to emergency management.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 9; Title 13; Title 16; Title 39; Title 55; Title 58; Title 62; Title 65; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to emergency management.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 1; Title 2; Title 3; Title 4; Title 5; Title 7; Title 8; Title 9; Title 10; Title 11; Title 12; Title 13; Title 16; Title 20; Title 22; Title 24; Title 31; Title 33; Title 36; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 43; Title 44; Title 45; Title 47; Title 48; Title 49; Title 50; Title 53; Title 54; Title 55; Title 56; Title 61; Title 62; Title 63; Title 64; Title 65; Title 66; Title 67; Title 68; Title 69 and Title 71, relative to electronic transmissions.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 1; Title 2; Title 3; Title 4; Title 5; Title 7; Title 8; Title 9; Title 10; Title 11; Title 12; Title 13; Title 16; Title 20; Title 22; Title 24; Title 31; Title 33; Title 36; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 43; Title 44; Title 45; Title 47; Title 48; Title 49; Title 50; Title 53; Title 54; Title 55; Title 56; Title 61; Title 62; Title 63; Title 64; Title 65; Title 66; Title 67; Title 68; Title 69 and Title 71, relative to electronic transmissions.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 7; Title 8; Title 10; Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49; Title 50; Title 57; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 70, relative to firearms.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 7; Title 8; Title 10; Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49; Title 50; Title 57; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 70, relative to firearms.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 7; Title 8; Title 10; Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49; Title 50; Title 57; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 70, relative to firearms.