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Senate panel approves bill letting TWRA name infrastructure in exchange for compensation; amendment caps naming agreements at 10 years
Summary
Senators advanced legislation giving the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission explicit authority to name TWRA-owned infrastructure in exchange for compensation; a late amendment adopted by the committee limits paid naming agreements to 10-year terms and passed 9-0.
Senate Bill 323, sponsored by Sen. Massey, would authorize the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission to enter naming agreements for state-owned TWRA infrastructure such as shooting ranges, hatcheries and education centers in exchange for compensation. The committee adopted a time-limit amendment and moved the bill to calendar.
Why it matters: TWRA and its supporters framed the bill as a tool to expand partnerships and draw private funding for facilities that serve hunters, anglers and outdoor recreation while preserving public oversight. The…
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