Water Authorities - As introduced, establishes that public water systems have a maximum allowable hardwater level of 180 mg/L, measured as calcium carbonate equivalents; creates compliance and reporting requirements; exempts measurements that exceed the limit due to seasonal runoff in certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 221, Part 7.

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Apr 8, 2026 · House

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee

Apr 2, 2026 · House

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/8/2026

Apr 2, 2026 · House

Rule #83(8) Suspended, to be heard in Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee on 4/8/2026

Mar 11, 2026 · Senate

Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 7, Nays 0 PNV 2

Mar 5, 2026 · House

Placed on Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee calendar for 3/11/2026

Mar 4, 2026 · House

Action deferred in Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee to 3/11/2026

Feb 25, 2026 · House

Placed on Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee calendar for 3/4/2026

Feb 5, 2026 · Senate

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

Feb 2, 2026 · House

Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

Jan 22, 2026 · House

Filed for introduction

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

24.8% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 51%, measured from TN's completed sessions
Momentum -4 31/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 189 days quiet

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