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SB 717STATE · TennesseeIntroduced

Utilities, Utility Districts - As enacted, clarifies that prior to the acquisition of assets of a natural gas utility regulated by the Tennessee public utility commission by a new owner or any other change in control of such assets, the commission has exclusive authority to approve the acquisition or change in control, including the assignment of franchise rights, upon a finding by the commission that such transfers of assets or control is in the public interest. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 65; Title 68 and Title 69.

Voted 3/16/2026View source

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41 yea·0 nay

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Action history

  1. 3/16/2026Pub. Ch. 532
  2. 3/16/2026Effective date(s) 02/17/2026
  3. 2/17/2026Signed by Governor.
  4. 2/12/2026Signed by H. Speaker
  5. 2/12/2026Transmitted to Governor for action.
  6. 2/11/2026Signed by Senate Speaker
  7. 2/10/2026Enrolled and ready for signatures
  8. 2/9/2026Passed H., Ayes 96, Nays 0, PNV 0
  9. 2/9/2026Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0545)
  10. 2/9/2026Subst. for comp. HB.