House Bill 1510, also known as Senate Bill 1590, amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 11, Chapter 13, which pertains to scenic rivers. The bill makes several significant changes to the designation of rivers within the state. Notably, it removes specific geographic limitations on the Buffalo River, now designating "the entire river" as scenic. It also modifies the designation of the Duck River by removing specific segments and instead designating "the entire river" with the exception of a segment identified by the Tennessee Valley Authority as part of the Normandy Reservoir.

Additionally, the bill introduces new scenic river designations under "Class II Pastoral River Areas," including Beaverdam Creek, Lick Creek, Piney River, and Swan Creek, each defined by their respective confluences with the Duck River. Furthermore, it amends Section 11-13-108(b)(1) by replacing the phrase "of Duck River" with "of any river," broadening the scope of the law. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of public welfare.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 11-13-104, 11-13-108(b)(1), 11-13-108