| TN | HB1665 | Intro
Sine Die | As introduced, requires that veterans and active military personnel be issued no-cost hunting permits and licenses that are required to participate in the waterfowl seasons during which only veterans and active military personnel may hunt. - Amends T...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-17
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways, and Means Committee |
| TN | SB1716 | Engross
Sine Die | As introduced, requires that veterans and active military personnel be issued no-cost hunting permits and licenses that are required to participate in the waterfowl seasons during which only veterans and active military personnel may hunt. - Amends T...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-18
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk. |
| TN | SB2607 | Intro
Sine Die | As introduced, deletes an obsolete reference for a person who possesses a Class I carnivore prior to July 1, 2015, and who continues to possess the animal on or after July 1, 2015, to have a compliant microchip implanted in the animal by July 1, 2018...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-18
Withdrawn. |
| TN | HB2138 | Intro
Sine Die | As introduced, specifies that it is not an offense to take a wolf in this state and that state resources may not be used to enforce any prohibition against taking wolves in this state. - Amends TCA Title 70.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-13
Taken off notice for cal. in State Government Committee |
| TN | HB2594 | Intro
Sine Die | As introduced, requires payment of restitution to landowners by persons who commit hunting-related offenses on property where they do not have a legal right to be present; bases restitution amount on the type of animals involved in the offense; requi...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-13
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee of State Government Committee |
| TN | SB1876 | Intro
Sine Die | As introduced, creates a Class B misdemeanor that is committed when a person knowingly hunts, kills, traps, ensnares, destroys, or attempts to destroy, or has in the person's possession a sandhill crane. - Amends TCA Title 70.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-06
To Senate Energy, Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee |
| TN | SB1942 | Intro
Sine Die | As introduced, authorizes a person to hunt on or over privately owned land where bait is present; specifies that written consent and compliance with other requirements to catch or kill a wild animal on the land of another still apply. - Amends TCA Ti...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-06
To Senate Energy, Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee |
| TN | SB2068 | Intro
Sine Die | As introduced, specifies that it is not an offense to take a wolf in this state and that state resources may not be used to enforce any prohibition against taking wolves in this state. - Amends TCA Title 70.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-06
To Senate Energy, Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee |
| TN | SB2784 | Intro
Sine Die | As introduced, requires payment of restitution to landowners by persons who commit hunting-related offenses on property where they do not have a legal right to be present; bases restitution amount on the type of animals involved in the offense; requi...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-06
To Senate Energy, Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee |
| TN | HB1618 | Intro
Sine Die | As introduced, authorizes a person to hunt on or over privately owned land where bait is present; specifies that written consent and compliance with other requirements to catch or kill a wild animal on the land of another still apply. - Amends TCA Ti...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-28
Taken off notice for cal. in State Government Committee |
| TN | HB2738 | Intro
Sine Die | As introduced, deletes an obsolete reference for a person who possesses a Class I carnivore prior to July 1, 2015, and who continues to possess the animal on or after July 1, 2015, to have a compliant microchip implanted in the animal by July 1, 2018...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-05
P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt. |
| TN | HB2137 | Intro
Sine Die | As introduced, authorizes the Tennessee wildlife resources agency to enter into license agreements for the operation of facilities on lands under the control or supervision of the agency for the improved utilization of state lands and facilities; suc...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-01-31
Withdrawn. |
| TN | HB1867 | Intro
Sine Die | As introduced, creates a Class B misdemeanor that is committed when a person knowingly hunts, kills, traps, ensnares, destroys, or attempts to destroy, or has in the person's possession a sandhill crane. - Amends TCA Title 70.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-01-30
Assigned to s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee |
| TN | SB1970 | Intro
Sine Die | As introduced, authorizes the Tennessee wildlife resources agency to enter into license agreements for the operation of facilities on lands under the control or supervision of the agency for the improved utilization of state lands and facilities; suc...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-01-29
To Senate Energy, Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee |
| TN | SB0236 | Pass | As enacted, deletes requirement that the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission file proclamations establishing hunting and fishing seasons with the county clerks for the counties affected and instead requires such proclamations be made available on ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-03
Effective date(s) 04/24/2023 |
| TN | HB0297 | Pass | As enacted, deletes requirement that the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission file proclamations establishing hunting and fishing seasons with the county clerks for the counties affected and instead requires such proclamations be made available on ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-03
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 186 |
| TN | HB0537 | Pass | As enacted, deletes the requirement that proceeds from the sale of lifetime sportsman licenses be deposited into the lifetime sportsman endowment fund. - Amends TCA Title 70, Chapter 1, Part 5.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-03
Effective date(s) 04/28/2023 |
| TN | SB1176 | Pass | As enacted, deletes the requirement that proceeds from the sale of lifetime sportsman licenses be deposited into the lifetime sportsman endowment fund. - Amends TCA Title 70, Chapter 1, Part 5.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-03
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 303 |
| TN | HB1018 | Pass | As enacted, clarifies authority of the fish and wildlife commission to set fees for nonresident licenses; makes other clarifications and changes to present law concerning regulation of hunting and fishing. - Amends TCA Title 70.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-03-28
Effective date(s) 07/01/2023 |
| TN | SB1381 | Pass | As enacted, clarifies authority of the fish and wildlife commission to set fees for nonresident licenses; makes other clarifications and changes to present law concerning regulation of hunting and fishing. - Amends TCA Title 70.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-03-28
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 61 |
| TN | HB0631 | Intro
Sine Die | As introduced, specifies that a person does not commit a Class C misdemeanor offense for hunting over bait so long as bait was not present while the person was hunting and the land is not posted by wildlife officers as a baited dove field. - Amends T...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-03-08
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee of State Government Committee |
| TN | SB0828 | Intro
Sine Die | As introduced, requires reciprocal fee increases for nonresident licenses to hunt, fish, trap, or provide guide services for persons who are residents of states that charge higher nonresident fees to Tennessee residents. - Amends TCA Title 11 and Tit...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-03-08
To Senate Energy, Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee |
| TN | SB0621 | Intro
Sine Die | As introduced, specifies that a person does not commit a Class C misdemeanor offense for hunting over bait so long as bait was not present while the person was hunting and the land is not posted by wildlife officers as a baited dove field. - Amends T...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-03-06
Rejected by the Senate, Ayes 9, Nays 18, PNV 5 |
| TN | SB1308 | Intro
Sine Die | As introduced, establishes requirements and limitations for the use of a trotline to kill, catch, or take fish or other aquatic life. - Amends TCA Section 39-14-206 and Title 70.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-03-02
To Senate Energy, Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee |
| TN | HB0265 | Fail | As introduced, prohibits the wildlife resource agency from prohibiting the importation into this state of a carcass if importation of the carcass is otherwise permitted under state and federal law. - Amends TCA Title 44; Title 53 and Title 70.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-03-01
Failed in s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee of State Government Committee |
| TN | HB1260 | Intro
Sine Die | As introduced, establishes requirements and limitations for the use of a trotline to kill, catch, or take fish or other aquatic life. - Amends TCA Section 39-14-206 and Title 70.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-03-01
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee of State Government Committee |
| TN | HB0967 | Intro
Sine Die | As introduced, requires reciprocal fee increases for nonresident licenses to hunt, fish, trap, or provide guide services for persons who are residents of states that charge higher nonresident fees to Tennessee residents. - Amends TCA Title 11 and Tit...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-02-07
Assigned to s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee |
| TN | HB1514 | Intro
Sine Die | As introduced, extends the effective date for newly published regulations involving cooperative agreements between the TWRA and federal agencies, from 30 days to 45 days after the publication date by the TWRA; revises due date for the submission of f...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-02-07
Assigned to s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee |
| TN | SB1372 | Intro
Sine Die | As introduced, prohibits the wildlife resource agency from prohibiting the importation into this state of a carcass if importation of the carcass is otherwise permitted under state and federal law. - Amends TCA Title 44; Title 53 and Title 70.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-02-06
To Senate Energy, Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee |
| TN | SB1486 | Intro
Sine Die | As introduced, extends the effective date for newly published regulations involving cooperative agreements between the TWRA and federal agencies, from 30 days to 45 days after the publication date by the TWRA; revises due date for the submission of f...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-02-06
To Senate Energy, Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee |
