Senate panel backs bill to create statewide authority for subterranean transit permitting

Feb 24, 2026

The Senate Commerce and Labor Committee approved an amendment creating a Subterranean Transportation Infrastructure Coordination Authority to centralize permitting and inspections for underground transit projects on state land, raising local‑input and appeal‑standing questions before the measure was sent to the Transportation Committee.

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NASHVILLE — The Senate Commerce and Labor Committee on Wednesday approved an amendment to a bill that would create a statewide authority to coordinate permitting, inspections and judicial review for subterranean transportation infrastructure on state property.

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