Energy - As enacted, creates the "Tennessee Energy Freedom Act." - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 60 and Title 68. HB2070 has been assigned Public Chapter Number 756 by the Secretary of State.

What it does: This bill establishes that it is the public policy of this state that people have the right to engage in and invest in companies that engage in covered activities. This bill prohibits granting injunctive relief or assigning liability for covered emissions resulting from covered activities unless such activities are proven to be in violation of the federal Clean Air Act or another federal environmental law. If a violation of federal law is proven, liability and remedies must be determined based solely on federal law. (official summary)

Question before the chamber: REGULAR CALENDAR PREVIOUS QUESTION PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION

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