Energy - As enacted, vacates and reconstitutes the state energy policy council. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29; Title 59; Title 60; Title 65 and Title 68.
This bill reorganizes the Tennessee Energy Policy Council by updating its membership structure to include seventeen specific representatives from various sectors such as energy production, consumers, higher education, and environmental groups. The new composition ensures that the council includes voices from nuclear energy, renewable sources like solar and wind, as well as local utilities and transportation industries. Key provisions require the governor and legislative leaders to appoint these members while consulting with relevant industry experts and organizations. The legislation also adds a nonvoting student representative to bring academic perspectives to energy policy discussions.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2024
Committee Review
Mar 2024
Senate Passage
Feb 2024
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 1, 2024
Last action May 28, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
13
Key actions
3
Committee
2
Mar 6, 2024
Upper · Passed
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0
upper
Feb 28, 2024
Upper · Passed
Placed on Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee calendar for 3/6/2024
upper
Feb 5, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee
upper
Feb 1, 2024
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Frank Niceley
RRepublican
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