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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.

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15 actions
  1. Mar 16, 2026 lower
    Comp. became Pub. Ch. 532
  2. Feb 9, 2026 lower
    Sponsor(s) Added.
  3. Feb 9, 2026 lower
    Comp. SB subst.
  4. Feb 5, 2026 lower
    H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 2/9/2026
  5. Feb 4, 2026 lower
    Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee
  6. Feb 4, 2026 lower
    Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 2/5/2026
  7. Jan 28, 2026 lower
    Placed on cal. Commerce Committee for 2/4/2026
  8. Jan 26, 2026 lower
    Meeting Canceled
  9. Jan 21, 2026 lower
    Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Commerce Committee
  10. Jan 21, 2026 lower
    Placed on cal. Commerce Committee for 1/28/2026
  11. Jan 14, 2026 lower
    Placed on s/c cal Business & Utilities Subcommittee for 1/21/2026
  12. Feb 10, 2025 lower
    Assigned to s/c Business & Utilities Subcommittee
  13. Feb 6, 2025 lower
    P2C, ref. to Commerce Committee
  14. Feb 5, 2025 lower
    Intro., P1C.
  15. Feb 4, 2025 lower
    Filed for introduction
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