SB1247 • 2026

Recreational Areas

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 11; Section 28-3-117; Title 39 and Title 70, Chapter 5, relative to public recreation areas.

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Sponsor: Yarbro, Powell
Last action: 2026-04-20
Official status: Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill summary and text do not specify if the requirement for submitting a report already exists before this amendment.

Changing Report Deadline for Reelfoot Lake

This bill changes the deadline for an annual report about Reelfoot Lake from January 8 to January 31.

What This Bill Does

Changes the date by which a yearly report on Reelfoot Lake must be submitted.
Moves the submission deadline of the report from January 8 to January 31.

Who It Names or Affects

The executive director of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency

Terms To Know

Reelfoot Lake Natural Area: A protected area in Tennessee that is managed for recreational and conservation purposes.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill does not provide details about the content of the report.
It only changes the deadline for submitting the annual report, not its contents or purpose.

Amendments

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HA0775

Amendment 1-0 to HB1289

Plain English: House Agriculture & Natural Resources 1 Amendment No.

House Agriculture & Natural Resources 1 Amendment No.
1 to HB1289 Todd Signature of Sponsor AMEND Senate Bill No.
1247* House Bill No.
1289 HA0775 015366 - 1 - by deleting all language after the caption and substituting: WHEREAS, people enjoy parks and other outdoor recreational areas because they provide contact with the natural environment and a social environment that offers opportunities to meet with others, all of which help to establish a feeling of community and security; and WHEREAS, well-designed and well-used parks and recreation areas are a major asset for local communities; however, that asset can become a liability when parks become unsafe and lose their value and benefit to the community; and WHEREAS, keeping parks and recreation facilities safe is key to community wellness and has a direct relationship to their usage rates; and WHEREAS, there is a direct relationship between the level of park use and the perception of security.

SA0700

Amendment 1-0 to SB1247

Plain English: Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat.

Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat.
Resources 1 Amendment No.
1 to SB1247 Reeves Signature of Sponsor AMEND Senate Bill No.
1247* House Bill No.

Bill History

2026-04-20 Tennessee General Assembly
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
2026-04-15 Tennessee General Assembly
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
2026-04-14 Tennessee General Assembly
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
2026-04-14 Tennessee General Assembly
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/20/2026
2026-04-08 Tennessee General Assembly
Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2026
2026-04-08 Tennessee General Assembly
Placed behind the budget
2026-04-01 Tennessee General Assembly
Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/8/2026
2026-03-24 Tennessee General Assembly
Assigned to s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee
2026-03-24 Tennessee General Assembly
Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
2026-03-18 Tennessee General Assembly
Placed on cal. Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee for 3/24/2026
2026-03-18 Tennessee General Assembly
Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee
2026-03-11 Tennessee General Assembly
Sponsor(s) Added.
2026-03-11 Tennessee General Assembly
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
2026-03-11 Tennessee General Assembly
Placed on s/c cal Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee for 3/18/2026
2026-03-11 Tennessee General Assembly
Action Def. in s/c Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee to 3/18/2026
2026-03-05 Tennessee General Assembly
Placed on Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee calendar for 3/11/2026
2026-03-04 Tennessee General Assembly
Action deferred in Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee to 3/11/2026
2026-03-04 Tennessee General Assembly
Placed on s/c cal Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee for 3/11/2026
2026-02-25 Tennessee General Assembly
Placed on Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee calendar for 3/4/2026
2025-03-17 Tennessee General Assembly
Assigned to s/c Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee
2025-03-17 Tennessee General Assembly
Ref. to Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee
2025-02-12 Tennessee General Assembly
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee
2025-02-12 Tennessee General Assembly
P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.
2025-02-10 Tennessee General Assembly
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
2025-02-10 Tennessee General Assembly
Intro., P1C.
2025-02-06 Tennessee General Assembly
Filed for introduction
2025-02-06 Tennessee General Assembly
Filed for introduction

Official Summary Text

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Current Bill Text

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HOUSE BILL 1289
By Powell

SENATE BILL 1247
By Yarbro

SB1247
002341
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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4;
Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 11; Section 28-3-117;
Title 39 and Title 70, Chapter 5, relative to public
recreation areas.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE:
SECTION 1. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 11-14-116(h), is amended by
deleting "January 8" and substituting "January 31".
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon becoming a law, the public welfare requiring it.