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TWRA wins $2 million FY26 spending-authority increase; commission adopts emergency boating‑education rule

3124482 · April 25, 2025
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Summary

The Tennessee Wildlife Commission authorized $2 million additional FY26 spending authority for TWRA capital projects and delayed maintenance, and adopted an emergency rule changing boating education certification procedures to remove the proctor requirement and preserve a $10 exam-permit fee via rule.

Two administrative items moved through the Tennessee Wildlife Commission on Thursday: an FY26 budget spending-authority increase and an emergency boating-education rule.

Budget increase - TWRA requested and the commission approved expanding the FY26 budget by $2,000,000 to provide spending authority for capital projects starting July 1. The motion passed by voice vote.

Emergency boating‑educat…

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