Senate Bill 725 aims to amend various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated concerning scenic rivers. Notably, it adds a provision to Section 11-13-101(b) clarifying that the chapter does not intend to override existing laws, zoning ordinances, or legal precedents related to property rights, boundary expansions, or land acquisitions.

Additionally, the bill removes several subsections and sections from the code, specifically deleting Section 11-13-111(b) and Sections 68-211-118, 68-212-120, and 68-212-223. These deletions suggest a streamlining of the regulations surrounding scenic rivers, although the specific reasons for these removals are not detailed in the bill. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of public welfare.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 11-13-101(b), 11-13-101, 11-13-111(b), 11-13-111, 68-211-118, 68-212-120, 68-212-223