HB 796
Comp
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.
- Tennessee
- House / Assembly
- Introduced Feb 4, 2025
- Session 114
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Comp. became Pub. Ch. 532
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Sponsor(s) Added.
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Comp. SB subst.
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H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 2/9/2026
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Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee
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Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 2/5/2026
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Placed on cal. Commerce Committee for 2/4/2026
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Meeting Canceled
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Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Commerce Committee
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Placed on cal. Commerce Committee for 1/28/2026
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Placed on s/c cal Business & Utilities Subcommittee for 1/21/2026
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Assigned to s/c Business & Utilities Subcommittee
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P2C, ref. to Commerce Committee
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Intro., P1C.
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Filed for introduction