Environment and Conservation, Department of - As introduced, requires an operator seeking a permit for the removal of minerals by surface mining and a person who applies for permits under the water quality control act to provide documentation from the county or counties in which the proposed project is located, certifying that the project is in compliance with all relevant zoning laws of such county or counties as a condition to the receipt of such permits. - Amends TCA Title 59, Chapter 8 and Title 69, Chapter 3.

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Overview Bill text 1 History 3 Sponsors

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

Feb 2, 2026 · House

Filed for introduction

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

23.9% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 51%, measured from TN's completed sessions
Momentum -5 27/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 253 days quiet

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