2025-2026 Regular Session • Tennessee Legislature
HB0542: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7; Title 13, Chapter 7; Title 65 and Title 68, relative to utilities.
Legislative Summary
As introduced, requires a utility to review plans of development for compliance with water, electric, and natural gas infrastructure codes within 30 days of the plan's submission; authorizes developers to hire a third-party plans examiner in lieu of the utility's review if not timely completed. - Amends TCA Title 7; Title 13, Chapter 7; Title 65 and Title 68.
Demographic Impact
Overall analysis of equity impact
60% Positive
Medium ConfidenceView detailed demographic breakdown ↓Unlock Full Demographic Insights
Go beyond the overall score.
Gain a deeper understanding of this bill's potential impact across diverse communities, including detailed breakdowns by category and subgroup. Access to this granular analysis helps ensure equitable outcomes.
Enable full analysis features for your organization.
Contact Sales to Learn MoreOr email us directly at sales@legiequity.us.
Bill History
1/29/2025
Filed for introduction
House of Representatives
2/3/2025
Intro., P1C.
House of Representatives
2/5/2025
P2C, ref. to Commerce Committee
House of Representatives
2/5/2025
Assigned to s/c Business & Utilities Subcommittee
House of Representatives
3/5/2025
Placed on s/c cal Business & Utilities Subcommittee for 3/12/2025
House of Representatives
3/12/2025
Action Def. in s/c Business and Utilities Subcommittee to 3/19/2025
House of Representatives
3/12/2025
Placed on s/c cal Business & Utilities Subcommittee for 3/19/2025
House of Representatives
3/19/2025
Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Commerce Committee
House of Representatives
3/19/2025
Placed on cal. Commerce Committee for 3/26/2025
House of Representatives
3/26/2025
Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
House of Representatives
3/26/2025
Assigned to s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee
House of Representatives
4/2/2025
Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/9/2025
House of Representatives
4/9/2025
Placed behind the budget
House of Representatives
4/9/2025
Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2025
House of Representatives
4/16/2025
Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/17/2025
House of Representatives
4/17/2025
Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
House of Representatives
4/17/2025
Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
House of Representatives
4/17/2025
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/17/2025
House of Representatives
4/17/2025
H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/21/2025
House of Representatives
4/21/2025
H. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA0189)
House of Representatives
4/21/2025
Passed H., as am., Ayes 77, Nays 13, PNV 0
House of Representatives
4/21/2025
Sponsor(s) Added.
House of Representatives
4/21/2025
Engrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
House of Representatives
4/21/2025
Received from House, Passed on First Consideration
Senate
4/21/2025
Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
Senate
4/21/2025
Amendment withdrawn. (Amendment 2 - SA0304)
Senate
4/21/2025
Amendment withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - SA0292)
Senate
4/21/2025
Passed Senate, Ayes 24, Nays 6
Senate
4/24/2025
Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
House of Representatives
Amendments
HA0189
Amendment 1-0 to HB0542
3/26/2025Not Adopted
Roll Call Votes
FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration
4/21/2025
24
Yea
6
Nay
0
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION
4/21/2025
77
Yea
13
Nay
0
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
HOUSE FINANCE, WAYS, AND MEANS COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
4/17/2025
27
Yea
0
Nay
0
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
HOUSE FINANCE, WAYS, AND MEANS SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
4/17/2025
11
Yea
0
Nay
0
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
HOUSE COMMERCE COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
3/26/2025
18
Yea
3
Nay
0
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
HOUSE BUSINESS AND UTILITIES SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Commerce Committee
3/19/2025
7
Yea
2
Nay
0
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
Status Information
Current Status
Enrolled(4/24/2025)
Chamber
House of Representatives
