SB1793 is a bill in the Tennessee Legislature (114th General Assembly): AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 68, Chapter 211, relative to recycling.

What is the status of SB1793?

Chaptered as of May 27, 2026. Latest action: Effective date(s) 05/22/2026, 07/01/2026 (May 27, 2026).

Who sponsored SB1793?

Reeves, Lee (R, 65), with 3 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB1793?

On the Tennessee Legislature website: https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=SB1793&GA=114

Tennessee legislation · 114th General Assembly

Tennessee SB1793: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 68, Chapter 211, relative to recycling.

Q: What does SB1793 do?

In its own words: An act of the general assembly. SECTION 3. The headings in this act are for reference purposes only and do not constitute a part of the law enacted by this act. However, the Tennessee Code Commission is requested to include the headings in any compilation or publication containing this act. SECTION 4. For the purpose of making appointments, this act takes effect upon becoming a law, the public welfare requiring it. For all other purposes, this act takes effect July 1, 2026, the public welfare requiring it. - 7 - 017792.

Status: Chaptered, May 27, 2026

Fiscal Summary NOT SIGNIFICANT Bill Summary ON MARCH 16, 2026, THE SENATE ADOPTED AMENDMENT #1 AND PASSED SENATE BILL 1793, AS AMENDED. AMENDMENT #1 rewrites this bill to establish the office of cooperative marketing for recyclables and the recycling market development and diversion advisory council. Office of Cooperative Marketing for Recyclables This amendment establishes the office of cooperative marketing for recyclables in TDEC, to be funded with funds available from the solid waste management fund. The full text of this amendment specifies nine duties that the office will exercise with regard to enhancing markets for recyclable materials. This amendment specifies that the establishment of the office does not expand or modify the department's regulatory, tax, or fee authority. This amendment also classifies as confidential all proprietary, confidential, or competitively sensitive information submitted by a private entity to the office in furtherance of enhancing markets for recyclable materials. Recycling Market Development and Diversion Advisory Council This amendment establishes the 17-member recycling market development and diversion advisory council, which will be attached to TDEC for administrative purposes only. The full text of this amendment specifies nine duties for the council concerning the market for recyclables. The council will consist of the following voting members: (1) Five representatives of private industry, appointed by the governor, who shall represent industries that may include plastics, glass, paper, aluminum, scrap metal, advanced recycling, other recyclable materials sectors, producers of consumer goods, or retailers of consumer goods; (2) Two representatives of recycling-focused trade associations, appointed by the governor; (3) One representative of a private recycling

What the bill says

An act of the general assembly. SECTION 3. The headings in this act are for reference purposes only and do not constitute a part of the law enacted by this act. However, the Tennessee Code Commission is requested to include the headings in any compilation or publication containing this act. SECTION 4. For the purpose of making appointments, this act takes effect upon becoming a law, the public welfare requiring it. For all other purposes, this act takes effect July 1, 2026, the public welfare requiring it. - 7 - 017792.

From the amended text:

Tennessee SB1793: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 68, Chapter 211, relative to recycling.

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