Senate Bill 1554 and House Bill 1611 propose amendments to the Tennessee Code Annotated concerning the Tennessee fish and wildlife commission. Specifically, the bill deletes subdivision (60) from Section 4-29-247(a) and adds a new subdivision to Section 4-29-251(a) that formally recognizes the Tennessee fish and wildlife commission, as established by Section 70-1-201.

The bill aims to streamline the legal framework surrounding the commission by removing outdated provisions and ensuring that the commission's establishment is clearly defined in the law. The act is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of the changes for public welfare.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 4-29-247(a), 4-29-247, 4-29-251(a), 4-29-251