Senate Bill 1559 and House Bill 1616 propose amendments to the Tennessee Code Annotated concerning the Tennessee soil and water conservation commission. Specifically, the bill deletes subdivision (65) from Section 4-29-247(a) and adds a new subdivision to Section 4-29-251(a) that formally recognizes the Tennessee soil and water conservation commission, which is established under Section 43-14-203.

The bill aims to streamline the legal framework surrounding the commission by removing outdated provisions and ensuring that the commission is explicitly mentioned in the relevant statutes. 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