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Thelma Harper

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Companion Bill HB2436.

Highways, Roads and Bridges - Prohibits issuance of a permit for the construction of a residence within 500 feet of a mapped highway without an environmental study. - Amends TCA Title 54, Chapter 18, Part 2.

Fiscal Summary for SB2401 / *HB2436

Decrease Local Revenue - Exceeds $25,000,000


Bill Summary for SB2401 / *HB2436

Generally, present law requires a permit to construct a building within the boundaries of a mapped highway or on a highway shown on the official map as a proposed abandonment or relocation. This bill prohibits the issuing of a building permit for the construction of a residential building within 500 feet of a mapped or abandoned highway unless the applicant has conducted an environmental study regarding the dangers and costs involved with the placement of such a residential building.
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Latest Actions
  • 01/22/2008 - Withdrawn.
  • 01/22/2008 - Recalled from Senate Governor OpSenate Comm.
  • 01/10/2008 - Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate S&L Govt. Comm.
  • 01/08/2008 - Introduced, Passed first consideration
  • 12/19/2007 - Filed for Introduction
Bill Text
File name Last Updated
SB2401 Bill Text PDF12/22/2007

Fiscal Notes
File name Last Updated
SB2401 Fiscal Notes PDF03/08/2008