Senate Bill 39 amends the Tennessee Code Annotated concerning the Department of Environment and Conservation. Specifically, it deletes subdivision (12) from Section 4-29-244(a) and adds a new subdivision to Section 4-29-248(a) that explicitly recognizes the Department of Environment and Conservation, as established by Sections 4-3-101 and 4-3-501.

The bill is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of the changes for public welfare. This legislative action aims to clarify the structure and recognition of the Department within the state's legal framework.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 4-29-244(a), 4-29-244, 4-29-248(a), 4-29-248