Environment and Conservation, Department of

Plain English Breakdown

The bill was withdrawn and thus its current status is inactive. The official summary does not provide details on specific types of development that are affected, only the distance limit change.

Changing Development Limits Near Scenic Rivers

This bill changes the distance from Class II and Class III scenic rivers within which development is limited.

What This Bill Does

• Reduces the area where development is limited near Class II and Class III scenic rivers from 450 feet to 400 feet.

Who It Names or Affects

• People who want to build or develop land near scenic rivers in Tennessee.

Terms To Know

Class II and Class III Scenic Rivers

Special types of rivers that are protected because they have beautiful scenery, clean water, or other important features.

Limits and Unknowns

• The bill was withdrawn on February 5, 2025, so it is not currently active.
• It does not specify what kind of development is limited near the rivers.

Official Summary Text

Abstract summarizes the bill.

Current Bill Text

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HOUSE BILL 670
By Jones R

HB0670
002701
- 1 -

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 11,
relative to natural areas.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE:
SECTION 1. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 11-13-108(a)(2), is amended by
deleting "four hundred fifty feet (450')" and substituting "four hundred feet (400')".
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon becoming a law, the public welfare requiring it.