HB1739 - Tennessee - Environment And Conservation, Department Of, Water

Companion Bill SB2151. Water - Authorizes the division of water supply in TDEC to compile statewide water system plan and create a revolving loan fund for rural water supply. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 221. Fiscal Summary for *HB1739 / SB2151 Increase State Expenditures - Exceeds $824,000/Recurring $70,800/One-Time Bill Summary for *HB1739 / SB2151 This bill provides the following authority and responsibilities to the division of water supply of the department of environment and conservation: (1) Prepare a complete inventory of all existing water plants and their financial condition in order to generate an accurate picture of the water supply in the state, particularly the water supply to rural areas; (2) Prepare a state-wide plan for supply of potable water to all citizens; (3) Ensure that [...]

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