Livestock - As introduced, requires the commissioner of agriculture and the state veterinarian to receive prior approval from the joint government operations committee of the house of representatives and the senate to order vaccinations and tests for animals in this state; removes the requirement that an owner of a dead animal be liable for the sanitary disposition of the animal; clarifies indemnity procedures for a destroyed animal. - Amends TCA Title 44 and Title 58.

SB 1058 changes Tennessee's animal health laws by requiring the state agriculture commissioner and veterinarian to get prior approval from a joint legislative committee before ordering animal vaccinations or tests. It removes a rule that made livestock owners responsible for properly disposing of dead animals and updates how compensation is calculated for animals destroyed due to disease. The bill directly affects livestock farmers, veterinarians, and state agriculture officials by altering emergency response procedures and financial responsibilities. These changes aim to clarify state authority over animal health measures while shifting liability and compensation processes.