Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-3-121 — TN Code / Title 3 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-3-121
Prosecution by district attorney general
Status: in_force

(a) Whenever a witness, summoned by subpoena issued as hereinbefore provided, fails to appear, or, having appeared, fails to answer, as provided in § 3-3-112 , and the facts are reported to either house, the speaker of the senate or the speaker of the house of representatives, as the case may be or the chair of the committee in any event, shall certify such facts forthwith to the district attorney general for any county or counties in which such failing or refusing witness is subject to indictment and trial under this chapter, whose duty it shall be to bring the matter before the grand jury for its action, at the first opportunity, and to prosecute such offending witness by virtue of the office as such district attorney general, and is also the district attorney general's duty ex officio to prefer an indictment against such offending person. (b) It is also the duty of the district attorney general for any county or counties in which any person or witness is subject to indictment and trial under §§ 3-3-113 , 3-3-114 and 3-3-120 , to bring the matter of any violations of those sections before the grand jury for its action, at the first opportunity, and to prosecute such offending person by virtue of the office as such district attorney general, and it is the district attorney general's duty ex officio to prefer an indictment against such offending person. Acts 1931, ch. 3, § 20; C. Supp. 1950, § 172.20; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 3-321.
(a) Whenever a witness, summoned by subpoena issued as hereinbefore provided, fails to appear, or, having appeared, fails to answer, as provided in § 3-3-112 , and the facts are reported to either house, the speaker of the senate or the speaker of the house of representatives, as the case may be or the chair of the committee in any event, shall certify such facts forthwith to the district attorney general for any county or counties in which such failing or refusing witness is subject to indictment and trial under this chapter, whose duty it shall be to bring the matter before the grand jury for its action, at the first opportunity, and to prosecute such offending witness by virtue of the office as such district attorney general, and is also the district attorney general's duty ex officio to prefer an indictment against such offending person.
(b) It is also the duty of the district attorney general for any county or counties in which any person or witness is subject to indictment and trial under §§ 3-3-113 , 3-3-114 and 3-3-120 , to bring the matter of any violations of those sections before the grand jury for its action, at the first opportunity, and to prosecute such offending person by virtue of the office as such district attorney general, and it is the district attorney general's duty ex officio to prefer an indictment against such offending person.
Acts 1931, ch. 3, § 20; C. Supp. 1950, § 172.20; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 3-321.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-1-205 — TN Code / Title 3 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-1-205
Prospective application of part
Status: in_force

The prohibition established by this part shall not be applied retroactively, but shall be adhered to by the general assembly in all hiring and employee transactions subsequent to February 15, 2006. Acts 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 1, § 47.
The prohibition established by this part shall not be applied retroactively, but shall be adhered to by the general assembly in all hiring and employee transactions subsequent to February 15, 2006.
Acts 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 1, § 47.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-6-204 — TN Code / Title 3 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-6-204
Subpoena power - Fees - Judicial review - Procedure
Status: in_force

(a) The Tennessee ethics commission, on its own motion or at the request of the alleged violator, may issue subpoenas in accordance with the Tennessee Rules of Civil Procedure, except that service may be by certified mail, in addition to the means of service provided by the Tennessee Rules of Civil Procedure. Witnesses under subpoena shall be entitled to the same fees as are now or may hereafter be provided by law or by action of the commission. The party requesting the subpoenas shall bear the cost of paying the fees to the witnesses subpoenaed. (b) (1) A person who is aggrieved by a final disposition of the commission shall be entitled to judicial review. (2) Proceedings for review shall be instituted by filing a petition for review in the chancery court of Davidson County, unless another court is specified by statute. The petition shall be filed within sixty (60) days after the entry of the commission's final disposition on the complaint. Copies of the petition shall be served upon the commission, the complainant and all parties of record, including the attorney general and reporter, in accordance with the provisions of the Tennessee Rules of Civil Procedure pertaining to service of process. (3) The provision of § 4-5-322 relating to judicial review of agency decisions shall apply to a petition of review filed pursuant to this section. Acts 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 1, § 27.
(a) The Tennessee ethics commission, on its own motion or at the request of the alleged violator, may issue subpoenas in accordance with the Tennessee Rules of Civil Procedure, except that service may be by certified mail, in addition to the means of service provided by the Tennessee Rules of Civil Procedure. Witnesses under subpoena shall be entitled to the same fees as are now or may hereafter be provided by law or by action of the commission. The party requesting the subpoenas shall bear the cost of paying the fees to the witnesses subpoenaed.
(b) (1) A person who is aggrieved by a final disposition of the commission shall be entitled to judicial review. (2) Proceedings for review shall be instituted by filing a petition for review in the chancery court of Davidson County, unless another court is specified by statute. The petition shall be filed within sixty (60) days after the entry of the commission's final disposition on the complaint. Copies of the petition shall be served upon the commission, the complainant and all parties of record, including the attorney general and reporter, in accordance with the provisions of the Tennessee Rules of Civil Procedure pertaining to service of process. (3) The provision of § 4-5-322 relating to judicial review of agency decisions shall apply to a petition of review filed pursuant to this section.
(1) A person who is aggrieved by a final disposition of the commission shall be entitled to judicial review.
(2) Proceedings for review shall be instituted by filing a petition for review in the chancery court of Davidson County, unless another court is specified by statute. The petition shall be filed within sixty (60) days after the entry of the commission's final disposition on the complaint. Copies of the petition shall be served upon the commission, the complainant and all parties of record, including the attorney general and reporter, in accordance with the provisions of the Tennessee Rules of Civil Procedure pertaining to service of process.
(3) The provision of § 4-5-322 relating to judicial review of agency decisions shall apply to a petition of review filed pursuant to this section.
Acts 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 1, § 27.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-17-106 — TN Code / Title 3 / Chapter 17 / Section 3-17-106
Financial accounting - Requirements
Status: in_force

(a) (1) An organization authorized by the general assembly to operate an annual event shall file, within ninety (90) calendar days following the actual event date, a financial accounting with the secretary in accordance with this section. An organization shall remit to the secretary the full application fee specified pursuant to § 3-17-104(c)(2) , less the initial application fee paid pursuant to § 3-17-104(c)(1) with the submission of the financial accounting. A financial accounting must not be accepted by the secretary unless accompanied by the fees required pursuant to § 3-17-104(c) . (2) An organization that fails to file its financial accounting in accordance with this section may be assessed a late fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for each month, or portion thereof, that the accounting is late. The late filing fee shall accompany every late-filed financial accounting. If an organization fails to timely file the required financial accounting in any two (2) of three (3) consecutive annual event periods, the organization may, in the discretion of the secretary, be disqualified from filing future annual event applications, which decision is subject to the review and appeal procedures provided in § 3-17-105(g) and (h) . (3) Notwithstanding subdivision (a)(2), for the period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, the fee referenced in subdivision (a)(2) is ten dollars ($10.00) rather than twenty-five dollars ($25.00). (b) For events grossing seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000) or less, the organization shall file a financial accounting, on a form prescribed by the secretary, showing the following: (1) The gross amount of money received from the annual event; (2) The amount of money expended by the organization including, for amounts exceeding one hundred dollars ($100), the name and address of the payee, the category of expense, and the amount expended; (3) The amount of money disbursed, or to be disbursed, to the charitable programs or purposes of the nonprofit organization including, but not limited to, sufficient documentation indicating that all of the gross proceeds, less any amount expended pursuant to § 3-17-103(a)(5)(B) , have been used, or have been earmarked, for the purposes or programs described in § 3-17-104(e)(6) ; and (4) A list of all prize winners, including their names and addresses, of cash, goods or services valued at more than fifty dollars ($50.00) and the prize received. (c) For events grossing more than seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000), the organization shall file an audited financial statement prepared by an independent certified public accountant or an independent public accountant, on a form prescribed by the secretary, showing the following: (1) The gross amount of money received from the proceeds of the annual event; (2) The amount of money disbursed, or to be disbursed, to the charitable programs or purposes of the nonprofit organization including, but not limited to, sufficient documentation indicating that all of the gross proceeds, less any amount expended pursuant to § 3-17-103(a)(5)(B) , have been used, or have been earmarked, for the purposes or programs described in § 3-17-104(e)(6) ; (3) An itemized list, including the name and address of the payee, of the amounts spent for all expenses; provided, that individual expenses of one hundred dollars ($100) or less may be listed as miscellaneous expenses, by category, so long as the aggregate sum of all miscellaneous expenses is less than five thousand dollars ($5,000); and (4) A list of all prize winners, including their names and addresses, of cash, goods or services valued at more than fifty dollars ($50.00) and the prize received. (d) In the case of an annual event held jointly by two (2) or more nonprofit organizations as provided in § 3-17-103(a)(4) , the financial accounting filed pursuant to this section shall be based on the gross amount of money jointly received and shall, in addition to the applicable requirements of subsection (b) or (c), show the amount disbursed, or to be disbursed, to each participating nonprofit organization. Such organizations may file the same financial accounting; provided, that the signature requirements of subsection (e) are satisfied. (e) For events grossing seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000) or less, all financial accountings required by this section shall be signed by the chair, president or chief administrative officer of the nonprofit organization and the preparer of the report, or, if the chair, president or chief administrative officer is the preparer of the report, by such person and by one additional officer of the nonprofit organization. For events grossing more than seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000), all financial accountings required by this section shall be signed by the chair, president or chief administrative officer of the nonprofit organization and the preparer of the report. Such persons shall certify that the information contained in the report is a true and accurate accounting of the funds received and expended during operation of the annual event. (f) (1) A nonprofit organization that has received authorization to conduct an annual event, or conduct an annual event at multiple locations, may, at the discretion of the organization, cancel an annual event, or, if authorized at multiple locations, cancel a location of the annual event; provided, that: (A) A signed statement of cancellation on a form prescribed by the secretary of state from the nonprofit organization's chair, president or chief administrative officer is filed with the secretary and the chief law enforcement officer of the county or municipality stating that the annual event, or a location of a multiple location annual event, is cancelled, and the nature of the cancellation, within ten (10) calendar days of the decision to cancel the event or location. Such cancellation shall be posted on the website of the secretary. Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, if a single location annual event is cancelled, no other notice to the chief law enforcement officer of the county or municipality or a financial accounting shall be required, except as provided in subdivision (f)(1)(B); if a location of a multiple location annual event is cancelled, no other notice to the chief law enforcement officer of the county or municipality of the cancelled location is required; and (B) If cancellation occurs after the commencement of the sale of tickets, shares, chances or similar records, a full refund is offered for at least ninety (90) days following cancellation; provided, that if a location of a multiple location annual event is cancelled, only tickets, shares, chances or similar records for the cancelled location shall be required to be offered for at least ninety (90) days following cancellation. If a different value level or tiered pricing annual event is cancelled, any refund shall be for either the actual amount received by the organization as evinced by the record of each sale or, if such record is lost or destroyed, the highest value level or tiered price charged on a per ticket, share, chance or other similar record basis. A nonprofit organization shall give reasonable public notice of cancellation in the area in which tickets, shares, chances or similar records were sold, including the terms of the refund offered. Such terms shall be included in the statement required pursuant to subdivision (f)(1)(A), including a mailing or physical address to submit a refund claim; and, within ninety (90) days of cancellation of an annual event, or a location of a multiple location annual event, the organization shall file an accounting of tickets sold, refunds made and ticket proceeds remaining with the secretary and the chief law enforcement officer of the county or municipality. Any remaining ticket proceeds shall be used in furtherance of the charitable purposes or programs described in § 3-17-104(e)(6) of the organization's annual event application. (2) No annual event cancelled pursuant to this subsection (f) may be conducted during the annual event period. No multiple location annual event for which a location is cancelled pursuant to this subsection (f) may be conducted at such cancelled location during the annual event period. (g) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section to the contrary, for authorized annual events whose gross revenue does not actually exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000), the organization shall file a financial accounting, on a form prescribed by the secretary, including the following: (1) The gross amount of money received from the annual event; (2) The amount expended for prizes and administrative costs; and (3) The amount of money disbursed, or to be disbursed, to the charitable programs or purposes of the nonprofit organization. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 231, s 3, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 867, s 3, eff. 7/1/2022. Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 773, Secs.s 6, s 7, s 8eff. 4/8/2022. Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 661, s 1, eff. 3/16/2022. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 295, s 4, eff. 7/1/2021. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 584, Secs.s 5, s 6eff. 3/20/2018. Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 134, s 17, eff. 4/14/2015. Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 699, s 18, Sec.s 19, Secs.s 20, s 21, s 22, s 23, s 24, s 26eff. 7/1/2014. Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 699, s 17, eff. 7/1/2014. Acts 2004, ch. 476, § 2; 2005, ch. 207, §16; 2007 , ch. 18, §§ 11, 12.
(a) (1) An organization authorized by the general assembly to operate an annual event shall file, within ninety (90) calendar days following the actual event date, a financial accounting with the secretary in accordance with this section. An organization shall remit to the secretary the full application fee specified pursuant to § 3-17-104(c)(2) , less the initial application fee paid pursuant to § 3-17-104(c)(1) with the submission of the financial accounting. A financial accounting must not be accepted by the secretary unless accompanied by the fees required pursuant to § 3-17-104(c) . (2) An organization that fails to file its financial accounting in accordance with this section may be assessed a late fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for each month, or portion thereof, that the accounting is late. The late filing fee shall accompany every late-filed financial accounting. If an organization fails to timely file the required financial accounting in any two (2) of three (3) consecutive annual event periods, the organization may, in the discretion of the secretary, be disqualified from filing future annual event applications, which decision is subject to the review and appeal procedures provided in § 3-17-105(g) and (h) . (3) Notwithstanding subdivision (a)(2), for the period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, the fee referenced in subdivision (a)(2) is ten dollars ($10.00) rather than twenty-five dollars ($25.00).
(1) An organization authorized by the general assembly to operate an annual event shall file, within ninety (90) calendar days following the actual event date, a financial accounting with the secretary in accordance with this section. An organization shall remit to the secretary the full application fee specified pursuant to § 3-17-104(c)(2) , less the initial application fee paid pursuant to § 3-17-104(c)(1) with the submission of the financial accounting. A financial accounting must not be accepted by the secretary unless accompanied by the fees required pursuant to § 3-17-104(c) .
(2) An organization that fails to file its financial accounting in accordance with this section may be assessed a late fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for each month, or portion thereof, that the accounting is late. The late filing fee shall accompany every late-filed financial accounting. If an organization fails to timely file the required financial accounting in any two (2) of three (3) consecutive annual event periods, the organization may, in the discretion of the secretary, be disqualified from filing future annual event applications, which decision is subject to the review and appeal procedures provided in § 3-17-105(g) and (h) .
(3) Notwithstanding subdivision (a)(2), for the period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, the fee referenced in subdivision (a)(2) is ten dollars ($10.00) rather than twenty-five dollars ($25.00).
(b) For events grossing seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000) or less, the organization shall file a financial accounting, on a form prescribed by the secretary, showing the following: (1) The gross amount of money received from the annual event; (2) The amount of money expended by the organization including, for amounts exceeding one hundred dollars ($100), the name and address of the payee, the category of expense, and the amount expended; (3) The amount of money disbursed, or to be disbursed, to the charitable programs or purposes of the nonprofit organization including, but not limited to, sufficient documentation indicating that all of the gross proceeds, less any amount expended pursuant to § 3-17-103(a)(5)(B) , have been used, or have been earmarked, for the purposes or programs described in § 3-17-104(e)(6) ; and (4) A list of all prize winners, including their names and addresses, of cash, goods or services valued at more than fifty dollars ($50.00) and the prize received.
(1) The gross amount of money received from the annual event;
(2) The amount of money expended by the organization including, for amounts exceeding one hundred dollars ($100), the name and address of the payee, the category of expense, and the amount expended;
(3) The amount of money disbursed, or to be disbursed, to the charitable programs or purposes of the nonprofit organization including, but not limited to, sufficient documentation indicating that all of the gross proceeds, less any amount expended pursuant to § 3-17-103(a)(5)(B) , have been used, or have been earmarked, for the purposes or programs described in § 3-17-104(e)(6) ; and
(4) A list of all prize winners, including their names and addresses, of cash, goods or services valued at more than fifty dollars ($50.00) and the prize received.
(c) For events grossing more than seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000), the organization shall file an audited financial statement prepared by an independent certified public accountant or an independent public accountant, on a form prescribed by the secretary, showing the following: (1) The gross amount of money received from the proceeds of the annual event; (2) The amount of money disbursed, or to be disbursed, to the charitable programs or purposes of the nonprofit organization including, but not limited to, sufficient documentation indicating that all of the gross proceeds, less any amount expended pursuant to § 3-17-103(a)(5)(B) , have been used, or have been earmarked, for the purposes or programs described in § 3-17-104(e)(6) ; (3) An itemized list, including the name and address of the payee, of the amounts spent for all expenses; provided, that individual expenses of one hundred dollars ($100) or less may be listed as miscellaneous expenses, by category, so long as the aggregate sum of all miscellaneous expenses is less than five thousand dollars ($5,000); and (4) A list of all prize winners, including their names and addresses, of cash, goods or services valued at more than fifty dollars ($50.00) and the prize received.
(1) The gross amount of money received from the proceeds of the annual event;
(2) The amount of money disbursed, or to be disbursed, to the charitable programs or purposes of the nonprofit organization including, but not limited to, sufficient documentation indicating that all of the gross proceeds, less any amount expended pursuant to § 3-17-103(a)(5)(B) , have been used, or have been earmarked, for the purposes or programs described in § 3-17-104(e)(6) ;
(3) An itemized list, including the name and address of the payee, of the amounts spent for all expenses; provided, that individual expenses of one hundred dollars ($100) or less may be listed as miscellaneous expenses, by category, so long as the aggregate sum of all miscellaneous expenses is less than five thousand dollars ($5,000); and
(4) A list of all prize winners, including their names and addresses, of cash, goods or services valued at more than fifty dollars ($50.00) and the prize received.
(d) In the case of an annual event held jointly by two (2) or more nonprofit organizations as provided in § 3-17-103(a)(4) , the financial accounting filed pursuant to this section shall be based on the gross amount of money jointly received and shall, in addition to the applicable requirements of subsection (b) or (c), show the amount disbursed, or to be disbursed, to each participating nonprofit organization. Such organizations may file the same financial accounting; provided, that the signature requirements of subsection (e) are satisfied.
(e) For events grossing seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000) or less, all financial accountings required by this section shall be signed by the chair, president or chief administrative officer of the nonprofit organization and the preparer of the report, or, if the chair, president or chief administrative officer is the preparer of the report, by such person and by one additional officer of the nonprofit organization. For events grossing more than seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000), all financial accountings required by this section shall be signed by the chair, president or chief administrative officer of the nonprofit organization and the preparer of the report. Such persons shall certify that the information contained in the report is a true and accurate accounting of the funds received and expended during operation of the annual event.
(f) (1) A nonprofit organization that has received authorization to conduct an annual event, or conduct an annual event at multiple locations, may, at the discretion of the organization, cancel an annual event, or, if authorized at multiple locations, cancel a location of the annual event; provided, that: (A) A signed statement of cancellation on a form prescribed by the secretary of state from the nonprofit organization's chair, president or chief administrative officer is filed with the secretary and the chief law enforcement officer of the county or municipality stating that the annual event, or a location of a multiple location annual event, is cancelled, and the nature of the cancellation, within ten (10) calendar days of the decision to cancel the event or location. Such cancellation shall be posted on the website of the secretary. Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, if a single location annual event is cancelled, no other notice to the chief law enforcement officer of the county or municipality or a financial accounting shall be required, except as provided in subdivision (f)(1)(B); if a location of a multiple location annual event is cancelled, no other notice to the chief law enforcement officer of the county or municipality of the cancelled location is required; and (B) If cancellation occurs after the commencement of the sale of tickets, shares, chances or similar records, a full refund is offered for at least ninety (90) days following cancellation; provided, that if a location of a multiple location annual event is cancelled, only tickets, shares, chances or similar records for the cancelled location shall be required to be offered for at least ninety (90) days following cancellation. If a different value level or tiered pricing annual event is cancelled, any refund shall be for either the actual amount received by the organization as evinced by the record of each sale or, if such record is lost or destroyed, the highest value level or tiered price charged on a per ticket, share, chance or other similar record basis. A nonprofit organization shall give reasonable public notice of cancellation in the area in which tickets, shares, chances or similar records were sold, including the terms of the refund offered. Such terms shall be included in the statement required pursuant to subdivision (f)(1)(A), including a mailing or physical address to submit a refund claim; and, within ninety (90) days of cancellation of an annual event, or a location of a multiple location annual event, the organization shall file an accounting of tickets sold, refunds made and ticket proceeds remaining with the secretary and the chief law enforcement officer of the county or municipality. Any remaining ticket proceeds shall be used in furtherance of the charitable purposes or programs described in § 3-17-104(e)(6) of the organization's annual event application. (2) No annual event cancelled pursuant to this subsection (f) may be conducted during the annual event period. No multiple location annual event for which a location is cancelled pursuant to this subsection (f) may be conducted at such cancelled location during the annual event period.
(1) A nonprofit organization that has received authorization to conduct an annual event, or conduct an annual event at multiple locations, may, at the discretion of the organization, cancel an annual event, or, if authorized at multiple locations, cancel a location of the annual event; provided, that: (A) A signed statement of cancellation on a form prescribed by the secretary of state from the nonprofit organization's chair, president or chief administrative officer is filed with the secretary and the chief law enforcement officer of the county or municipality stating that the annual event, or a location of a multiple location annual event, is cancelled, and the nature of the cancellation, within ten (10) calendar days of the decision to cancel the event or location. Such cancellation shall be posted on the website of the secretary. Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, if a single location annual event is cancelled, no other notice to the chief law enforcement officer of the county or municipality or a financial accounting shall be required, except as provided in subdivision (f)(1)(B); if a location of a multiple location annual event is cancelled, no other notice to the chief law enforcement officer of the county or municipality of the cancelled location is required; and (B) If cancellation occurs after the commencement of the sale of tickets, shares, chances or similar records, a full refund is offered for at least ninety (90) days following cancellation; provided, that if a location of a multiple location annual event is cancelled, only tickets, shares, chances or similar records for the cancelled location shall be required to be offered for at least ninety (90) days following cancellation. If a different value level or tiered pricing annual event is cancelled, any refund shall be for either the actual amount received by the organization as evinced by the record of each sale or, if such record is lost or destroyed, the highest value level or tiered price charged on a per ticket, share, chance or other similar record basis. A nonprofit organization shall give reasonable public notice of cancellation in the area in which tickets, shares, chances or similar records were sold, including the terms of the refund offered. Such terms shall be included in the statement required pursuant to subdivision (f)(1)(A), including a mailing or physical address to submit a refund claim; and, within ninety (90) days of cancellation of an annual event, or a location of a multiple location annual event, the organization shall file an accounting of tickets sold, refunds made and ticket proceeds remaining with the secretary and the chief law enforcement officer of the county or municipality. Any remaining ticket proceeds shall be used in furtherance of the charitable purposes or programs described in § 3-17-104(e)(6) of the organization's annual event application.
(A) A signed statement of cancellation on a form prescribed by the secretary of state from the nonprofit organization's chair, president or chief administrative officer is filed with the secretary and the chief law enforcement officer of the county or municipality stating that the annual event, or a location of a multiple location annual event, is cancelled, and the nature of the cancellation, within ten (10) calendar days of the decision to cancel the event or location. Such cancellation shall be posted on the website of the secretary. Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, if a single location annual event is cancelled, no other notice to the chief law enforcement officer of the county or municipality or a financial accounting shall be required, except as provided in subdivision (f)(1)(B); if a location of a multiple location annual event is cancelled, no other notice to the chief law enforcement officer of the county or municipality of the cancelled location is required; and
(B) If cancellation occurs after the commencement of the sale of tickets, shares, chances or similar records, a full refund is offered for at least ninety (90) days following cancellation; provided, that if a location of a multiple location annual event is cancelled, only tickets, shares, chances or similar records for the cancelled location shall be required to be offered for at least ninety (90) days following cancellation. If a different value level or tiered pricing annual event is cancelled, any refund shall be for either the actual amount received by the organization as evinced by the record of each sale or, if such record is lost or destroyed, the highest value level or tiered price charged on a per ticket, share, chance or other similar record basis. A nonprofit organization shall give reasonable public notice of cancellation in the area in which tickets, shares, chances or similar records were sold, including the terms of the refund offered. Such terms shall be included in the statement required pursuant to subdivision (f)(1)(A), including a mailing or physical address to submit a refund claim; and, within ninety (90) days of cancellation of an annual event, or a location of a multiple location annual event, the organization shall file an accounting of tickets sold, refunds made and ticket proceeds remaining with the secretary and the chief law enforcement officer of the county or municipality. Any remaining ticket proceeds shall be used in furtherance of the charitable purposes or programs described in § 3-17-104(e)(6) of the organization's annual event application.
(2) No annual event cancelled pursuant to this subsection (f) may be conducted during the annual event period. No multiple location annual event for which a location is cancelled pursuant to this subsection (f) may be conducted at such cancelled location during the annual event period.
(g) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section to the contrary, for authorized annual events whose gross revenue does not actually exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000), the organization shall file a financial accounting, on a form prescribed by the secretary, including the following: (1) The gross amount of money received from the annual event; (2) The amount expended for prizes and administrative costs; and (3) The amount of money disbursed, or to be disbursed, to the charitable programs or purposes of the nonprofit organization.
(1) The gross amount of money received from the annual event;
(2) The amount expended for prizes and administrative costs; and
(3) The amount of money disbursed, or to be disbursed, to the charitable programs or purposes of the nonprofit organization.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 231, s 3, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 867, s 3, eff. 7/1/2022.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 773, Secs.s 6, s 7, s 8eff. 4/8/2022.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 661, s 1, eff. 3/16/2022.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 295, s 4, eff. 7/1/2021.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 584, Secs.s 5, s 6eff. 3/20/2018.
Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 134, s 17, eff. 4/14/2015.
Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 699, s 18, Sec.s 19, Secs.s 20, s 21, s 22, s 23, s 24, s 26eff. 7/1/2014.
Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 699, s 17, eff. 7/1/2014.
Acts 2004, ch. 476, § 2; 2005, ch. 207, §16; 2007 , ch. 18, §§ 11, 12.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-7-114 — TN Code / Title 3 / Chapter 7 / Section 3-7-114
Identification and listing of acts null and void for lack of first year's funding by general assembly appropriation
Status: in_force

Within forty-five (45) days following the conclusion of each fiscal year, the fiscal review committee shall identify and list each law enacted during the fiscal year that is null and void for lack of a timely appropriation providing the estimated first year's funding for the law, as required by Article II, § 24 of the Constitution of Tennessee. The list shall be promptly delivered to the speaker of the senate, the speaker of the house of representatives, and the executive secretary of the Tennessee code commission. Acts 2006, ch. 646, § 1.
Within forty-five (45) days following the conclusion of each fiscal year, the fiscal review committee shall identify and list each law enacted during the fiscal year that is null and void for lack of a timely appropriation providing the estimated first year's funding for the law, as required by Article II, § 24 of the Constitution of Tennessee. The list shall be promptly delivered to the speaker of the senate, the speaker of the house of representatives, and the executive secretary of the Tennessee code commission.
Acts 2006, ch. 646, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-14-103 — TN Code / Title 3 / Chapter 14 / Section 3-14-103
Office space - Facilities
Status: in_force

Suitable office space and facilities shall be provided in Nashville convenient to the general assembly. Acts 1977, ch. 317, § 2; T.C.A., § 3-1403.
Suitable office space and facilities shall be provided in Nashville convenient to the general assembly.
Acts 1977, ch. 317, § 2; T.C.A., § 3-1403.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-5-102 — TN Code / Title 3 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-5-102
Website and toll-free telephone line for receipt of information related to unsolved civil right crimes and cold cases
Status: in_force

(a) The Tennessee civil rights crimes information, reconciliation, and research center shall obtain and operate a website and a toll-free telephone line for the express purpose of receiving information related to unsolved civil right crimes and cold cases in this state. (b) The center shall regularly undertake appropriate activities to inform and remind the citizens of this state of the services provided by the center and of the availability of the website and toll-free telephone line. Such promotional activities shall regularly include, but not necessarily be limited to, press releases, posters, speeches, and public service announcements on radio and television. The center shall undertake special activities to improve public awareness of the center within those counties and areas of the state with the highest numbers of unsolved civil rights crimes and cold cases based upon available information. Acts 2018 , ch. 966, § 1.
(a) The Tennessee civil rights crimes information, reconciliation, and research center shall obtain and operate a website and a toll-free telephone line for the express purpose of receiving information related to unsolved civil right crimes and cold cases in this state.
(b) The center shall regularly undertake appropriate activities to inform and remind the citizens of this state of the services provided by the center and of the availability of the website and toll-free telephone line. Such promotional activities shall regularly include, but not necessarily be limited to, press releases, posters, speeches, and public service announcements on radio and television. The center shall undertake special activities to improve public awareness of the center within those counties and areas of the state with the highest numbers of unsolved civil rights crimes and cold cases based upon available information.
Acts 2018 , ch. 966, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-12-109 — TN Code / Title 3 / Chapter 12 / Section 3-12-109
Revisor of statutes - Appointment - Experience - Duties - Online capability
Status: in_force

(a) The director of legal services may recommend the appointment, and the speakers may appoint, a revisor of statutes within the office of legal services. (b) The revisor shall be a graduate of an accredited law school, shall be licensed to practice law in the state of Tennessee, shall have five (5) or more years of experience in the field of legislative law, and shall have such training or practical experience in government as may be deemed necessary to perform the duties of the office. (c) The revisor shall: (1) Assist the director of legal services and perform duties as assigned by the director; (2) Perform all codification functions within the office; and (3) Serve as the executive secretary of the Tennessee code commission. (d) (1) In order to assist the chairs of the standing committees, and other members of the general assembly, it shall be the duty of the revisor, in consultation with the director of legal services, to: (A) Solicit and receive suggestions and supporting information from Tennessee citizens concerning state statutes or uncodified public acts that may be anachronistic, obsolete, defective, duplicative, contradictory, unnecessary, or incomprehensible; (B) Review and evaluate systematically such suggestions and supporting information; (C) Identify specific state statutes or uncodified public acts that may, in fact, be anachronistic, obsolete, defective, duplicative, contradictory, unnecessary, or incomprehensible and that may, therefore, be appropriate for legislative consideration of repeal, modification, or revision; and (D) Report findings and recommendations biennially, beginning in January 2017, to the speaker of the senate, the speaker of the house of representatives, and the chairs of the standing committees. (2) The revisor shall maintain an online capability to solicit and receive suggestions and supporting information pursuant to subdivision (d)(1)(A). Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 603,s 3, eff. 3/17/2016. Acts 2013, ch. 475, § 1.
(a) The director of legal services may recommend the appointment, and the speakers may appoint, a revisor of statutes within the office of legal services.
(b) The revisor shall be a graduate of an accredited law school, shall be licensed to practice law in the state of Tennessee, shall have five (5) or more years of experience in the field of legislative law, and shall have such training or practical experience in government as may be deemed necessary to perform the duties of the office.
(c) The revisor shall: (1) Assist the director of legal services and perform duties as assigned by the director; (2) Perform all codification functions within the office; and (3) Serve as the executive secretary of the Tennessee code commission.
(1) Assist the director of legal services and perform duties as assigned by the director;
(2) Perform all codification functions within the office; and
(3) Serve as the executive secretary of the Tennessee code commission.
(d) (1) In order to assist the chairs of the standing committees, and other members of the general assembly, it shall be the duty of the revisor, in consultation with the director of legal services, to: (A) Solicit and receive suggestions and supporting information from Tennessee citizens concerning state statutes or uncodified public acts that may be anachronistic, obsolete, defective, duplicative, contradictory, unnecessary, or incomprehensible; (B) Review and evaluate systematically such suggestions and supporting information; (C) Identify specific state statutes or uncodified public acts that may, in fact, be anachronistic, obsolete, defective, duplicative, contradictory, unnecessary, or incomprehensible and that may, therefore, be appropriate for legislative consideration of repeal, modification, or revision; and (D) Report findings and recommendations biennially, beginning in January 2017, to the speaker of the senate, the speaker of the house of representatives, and the chairs of the standing committees. (2) The revisor shall maintain an online capability to solicit and receive suggestions and supporting information pursuant to subdivision (d)(1)(A).
(1) In order to assist the chairs of the standing committees, and other members of the general assembly, it shall be the duty of the revisor, in consultation with the director of legal services, to: (A) Solicit and receive suggestions and supporting information from Tennessee citizens concerning state statutes or uncodified public acts that may be anachronistic, obsolete, defective, duplicative, contradictory, unnecessary, or incomprehensible; (B) Review and evaluate systematically such suggestions and supporting information; (C) Identify specific state statutes or uncodified public acts that may, in fact, be anachronistic, obsolete, defective, duplicative, contradictory, unnecessary, or incomprehensible and that may, therefore, be appropriate for legislative consideration of repeal, modification, or revision; and (D) Report findings and recommendations biennially, beginning in January 2017, to the speaker of the senate, the speaker of the house of representatives, and the chairs of the standing committees.
(A) Solicit and receive suggestions and supporting information from Tennessee citizens concerning state statutes or uncodified public acts that may be anachronistic, obsolete, defective, duplicative, contradictory, unnecessary, or incomprehensible;
(B) Review and evaluate systematically such suggestions and supporting information;
(C) Identify specific state statutes or uncodified public acts that may, in fact, be anachronistic, obsolete, defective, duplicative, contradictory, unnecessary, or incomprehensible and that may, therefore, be appropriate for legislative consideration of repeal, modification, or revision; and
(D) Report findings and recommendations biennially, beginning in January 2017, to the speaker of the senate, the speaker of the house of representatives, and the chairs of the standing committees.
(2) The revisor shall maintain an online capability to solicit and receive suggestions and supporting information pursuant to subdivision (d)(1)(A).
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 603,s 3, eff. 3/17/2016.
Acts 2013, ch. 475, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-1-116 — TN Code / Title 3 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-1-116
Group health insurance not applicable to certain members of general assembly - Exceptions
Status: in_force

(a) [Former] § 8-27-203 [repealed and reenacted. See Compiler's Notes] shall not apply to persons who are appointed to fill a vacancy in the general assembly, or to persons elected to fill an unexpired term in the general assembly, unless such person: (1) Was elected to serve a full term of office as a member of the general assembly prior to such appointment or election; or (2) Is elected to a full term of office as a member of the general assembly following such appointment or election to fill the unexpired term. (b) Except as provided in subsection (a), after June 20, 2005, any person appointed to fill a vacancy in the general assembly, or elected to fill an unexpired term in the general assembly, is not eligible to participate in the state employees' health group insurance plan, except during the general assembly in which such person fills the unexpired term of office by appointment or election. Acts 2005, ch. 476, § 1.
(a) [Former] § 8-27-203 [repealed and reenacted. See Compiler's Notes] shall not apply to persons who are appointed to fill a vacancy in the general assembly, or to persons elected to fill an unexpired term in the general assembly, unless such person: (1) Was elected to serve a full term of office as a member of the general assembly prior to such appointment or election; or (2) Is elected to a full term of office as a member of the general assembly following such appointment or election to fill the unexpired term.
(1) Was elected to serve a full term of office as a member of the general assembly prior to such appointment or election; or
(2) Is elected to a full term of office as a member of the general assembly following such appointment or election to fill the unexpired term.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (a), after June 20, 2005, any person appointed to fill a vacancy in the general assembly, or elected to fill an unexpired term in the general assembly, is not eligible to participate in the state employees' health group insurance plan, except during the general assembly in which such person fills the unexpired term of office by appointment or election.
Acts 2005, ch. 476, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-12-108 — TN Code / Title 3 / Chapter 12 / Section 3-12-108
Reviewing reports of civil litigation - Consultation concerning employment of and assistance of legal counsel for civil litigation having significant fiscal impact
Status: in_force

The director of the office of legal services or the director's designee shall review all reports submitted by the attorney general and reporter pursuant to § 8-6-109(d) , inform the speakers of the senate and the house of representatives of such lawsuits for the purposes of § 8-6-109(e) , assist any legal counsel employed pursuant to § 8-6-109(e) , and upon request of the speakers, join with the attorney general and reporter in consultation with them on such matters. The director or designee shall consult with the speakers of the senate and the house of representatives on the employment of legal counsel pursuant to § 8-6-109(e) . Acts 1986, ch. 728, § 4.
The director of the office of legal services or the director's designee shall review all reports submitted by the attorney general and reporter pursuant to § 8-6-109(d) , inform the speakers of the senate and the house of representatives of such lawsuits for the purposes of § 8-6-109(e) , assist any legal counsel employed pursuant to § 8-6-109(e) , and upon request of the speakers, join with the attorney general and reporter in consultation with them on such matters. The director or designee shall consult with the speakers of the senate and the house of representatives on the employment of legal counsel pursuant to § 8-6-109(e) .
Acts 1986, ch. 728, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-14-107 — TN Code / Title 3 / Chapter 14 / Section 3-14-107
Expenditure of funds
Status: in_force

The office of program evaluation shall have the authority to expend appropriated state funds and receive and expend available federal, foundation, or other funds. Acts 1977, ch. 317, § 6; T.C.A., § 3-1407.
The office of program evaluation shall have the authority to expend appropriated state funds and receive and expend available federal, foundation, or other funds.
Acts 1977, ch. 317, § 6; T.C.A., § 3-1407.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-6-113 — TN Code / Title 3 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-6-113
Annual orientation ethics course and current issues course for members of the general assembly - Manuals and guides
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Tennessee ethics commission shall provide an annual orientation ethics course concerning compliance with the laws administered and enforced by the commission for members of the general assembly who have not yet taken the orientation ethics course and shall offer an annual current issues course for members of the general assembly who have taken the orientation course. Such courses shall be offered on a date or dates when the general assembly is in session. The commission shall notify members in advance of the time and location of the courses. (2) The orientation ethics course shall include, but not be limited to, laws administered and enforced by the commission, administrative regulations, relevant internal policies, specific technical and legal requirements, summaries of advisory opinions, underlying purposes and principles of ethics laws, examples of practical applications of ethics laws, and a question-and-answer participatory segment regarding common problems and situations. (3) The current issues course shall include, but not be limited to, discussion of changes in relevant laws, administrative regulations, new advisory opinions, current ethical issues and situations, and development of problem-solving skills. (b) Members of the general assembly shall attend the courses provided by the commission pursuant to subsection (a). However, a member may petition the commission to approve an ethics course other than a course offered by the commission to fulfill the current issues course requirement. (c) In addition to any other manuals or guides prepared and published by the commission, the commission shall provide a manual for members of the general assembly that includes ethics statutes and administrative regulations relevant to members, explanations of purposes and principles underlying the laws, explanations of technical and specific legal requirements, examples of practical applications of the laws and principles, a question-and-answer section regarding common problems and situations, summaries of advisory opinions, and any other information that would inform members about ethics laws and regulations and assist them in applying those laws and regulations to specific situations. The manual may be distributed to members of the general assembly, and shall be made available to the public, by posting the manual in pdf format on the commission's website. Acts 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 1, § 26.
(a) (1) The Tennessee ethics commission shall provide an annual orientation ethics course concerning compliance with the laws administered and enforced by the commission for members of the general assembly who have not yet taken the orientation ethics course and shall offer an annual current issues course for members of the general assembly who have taken the orientation course. Such courses shall be offered on a date or dates when the general assembly is in session. The commission shall notify members in advance of the time and location of the courses. (2) The orientation ethics course shall include, but not be limited to, laws administered and enforced by the commission, administrative regulations, relevant internal policies, specific technical and legal requirements, summaries of advisory opinions, underlying purposes and principles of ethics laws, examples of practical applications of ethics laws, and a question-and-answer participatory segment regarding common problems and situations. (3) The current issues course shall include, but not be limited to, discussion of changes in relevant laws, administrative regulations, new advisory opinions, current ethical issues and situations, and development of problem-solving skills.
(1) The Tennessee ethics commission shall provide an annual orientation ethics course concerning compliance with the laws administered and enforced by the commission for members of the general assembly who have not yet taken the orientation ethics course and shall offer an annual current issues course for members of the general assembly who have taken the orientation course. Such courses shall be offered on a date or dates when the general assembly is in session. The commission shall notify members in advance of the time and location of the courses.
(2) The orientation ethics course shall include, but not be limited to, laws administered and enforced by the commission, administrative regulations, relevant internal policies, specific technical and legal requirements, summaries of advisory opinions, underlying purposes and principles of ethics laws, examples of practical applications of ethics laws, and a question-and-answer participatory segment regarding common problems and situations.
(3) The current issues course shall include, but not be limited to, discussion of changes in relevant laws, administrative regulations, new advisory opinions, current ethical issues and situations, and development of problem-solving skills.
(b) Members of the general assembly shall attend the courses provided by the commission pursuant to subsection (a). However, a member may petition the commission to approve an ethics course other than a course offered by the commission to fulfill the current issues course requirement.
(c) In addition to any other manuals or guides prepared and published by the commission, the commission shall provide a manual for members of the general assembly that includes ethics statutes and administrative regulations relevant to members, explanations of purposes and principles underlying the laws, explanations of technical and specific legal requirements, examples of practical applications of the laws and principles, a question-and-answer section regarding common problems and situations, summaries of advisory opinions, and any other information that would inform members about ethics laws and regulations and assist them in applying those laws and regulations to specific situations. The manual may be distributed to members of the general assembly, and shall be made available to the public, by posting the manual in pdf format on the commission's website.
Acts 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 1, § 26.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-1-113 — TN Code / Title 3 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-1-113
Purchases of computer equipment by members
Status: in_force

A member of the general assembly may purchase through the office of legislative administration computer equipment for legislative use which is the same as or compatible with the computer hardware or software installed or used by legislative information systems for the general assembly. The cost of any purchases made pursuant to this section shall be borne by the member of the general assembly requesting the purchase of such items. The office of legislative information systems is authorized to install and maintain, at its office in Nashville, such computer programs and equipment purchased by the member for legislative use. Nothing in this section shall prohibit the office of legislative information from providing information systems and technical support to the member by telephone, email or other type of electronic communication. Acts 1997, ch. 474, § 2.
A member of the general assembly may purchase through the office of legislative administration computer equipment for legislative use which is the same as or compatible with the computer hardware or software installed or used by legislative information systems for the general assembly. The cost of any purchases made pursuant to this section shall be borne by the member of the general assembly requesting the purchase of such items. The office of legislative information systems is authorized to install and maintain, at its office in Nashville, such computer programs and equipment purchased by the member for legislative use. Nothing in this section shall prohibit the office of legislative information from providing information systems and technical support to the member by telephone, email or other type of electronic communication.
Acts 1997, ch. 474, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-6-201 — TN Code / Title 3 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-6-201
Complaints by private citizens or the commission
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Any citizen of Tennessee may file a sworn complaint executed on a form prescribed by the Tennessee ethics commission alleging a violation of laws or rules within the jurisdiction of the commission. (2) No political party chair, state or county executive director of a political party, or employee or agent of a political party acting in that person's official capacity may file a complaint with the commission for a violation of laws or rules within the jurisdiction of the commission. Nothing in this section prohibits a private citizen, acting in a private capacity, from filing a sworn complaint with the commission under this section. (b) A complaint filed under this section shall set forth in simple, concise, and direct statements: (1) The name of the complainant; (2) The street or mailing address of the complainant; (3) The name of each alleged violator; (4) The position or title of each alleged violator; (5) A short and plain statement of the nature of the violation and the law or rule upon which the commission's jurisdiction over the violation depends; (6) A statement of the facts constituting the alleged violation and the dates on which, or period of time in which, the alleged violation occurred; and (7) All documents or other material available to the complainant that are relevant to the allegation; a list of all documents or other material within the knowledge of the complainant and available to the complainant that are relevant to the allegation, but that are not in the possession of the complainant, including the location of the documents, if known; and a list of all documents or other material within the knowledge of the complainant that are unavailable to the complainant and that are relevant to the complaint, including the location of the documents, if known. (c) The complaint shall be accompanied by an affidavit stating that the information contained in the complaint is either correct or that the complainant has good reason to believe and does believe that the violation occurred. If the complaint is based on information and belief, the complaint shall state the source and basis of the information and belief. The complainant may swear to the facts by oath before a notary public. (d) The commission may initiate a complaint upon an affirmative vote that includes three (3) members of the commission who are members of the same party or two (2) members of the commission who are members of different parties. (e) (1) Any complaint that is filed against a candidate in any election, as defined in § 2-10-102 , during the period from thirty (30) days immediately prior to the election through election day shall be considered filed but not verified by the commission. The commission shall take no action relative to the complaint during this thirty-day period. In addition, the commission shall not initiate a complaint during the thirty-day period. (2) During the thirty-day period, the commission shall stay any proceedings with regard to an ethics complaint filed against a candidate more than thirty (30) days prior to voting for the election; provided, that the candidate may waive the postponement in writing. (3) For purposes of this subsection (e), any provisions of this chapter setting time periods for initiating a complaint or for performing any other action are considered tolled until after the election at which the candidate stands for elective office. (f) Within five (5) days after the filing or initiation of a complaint, the commission shall cause a copy of the complaint to be transmitted by return receipt requested mail to the person alleged to have committed the violation. Acts 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 1, § 27.
(a) (1) Any citizen of Tennessee may file a sworn complaint executed on a form prescribed by the Tennessee ethics commission alleging a violation of laws or rules within the jurisdiction of the commission. (2) No political party chair, state or county executive director of a political party, or employee or agent of a political party acting in that person's official capacity may file a complaint with the commission for a violation of laws or rules within the jurisdiction of the commission. Nothing in this section prohibits a private citizen, acting in a private capacity, from filing a sworn complaint with the commission under this section.
(1) Any citizen of Tennessee may file a sworn complaint executed on a form prescribed by the Tennessee ethics commission alleging a violation of laws or rules within the jurisdiction of the commission.
(2) No political party chair, state or county executive director of a political party, or employee or agent of a political party acting in that person's official capacity may file a complaint with the commission for a violation of laws or rules within the jurisdiction of the commission. Nothing in this section prohibits a private citizen, acting in a private capacity, from filing a sworn complaint with the commission under this section.
(b) A complaint filed under this section shall set forth in simple, concise, and direct statements: (1) The name of the complainant; (2) The street or mailing address of the complainant; (3) The name of each alleged violator; (4) The position or title of each alleged violator; (5) A short and plain statement of the nature of the violation and the law or rule upon which the commission's jurisdiction over the violation depends; (6) A statement of the facts constituting the alleged violation and the dates on which, or period of time in which, the alleged violation occurred; and (7) All documents or other material available to the complainant that are relevant to the allegation; a list of all documents or other material within the knowledge of the complainant and available to the complainant that are relevant to the allegation, but that are not in the possession of the complainant, including the location of the documents, if known; and a list of all documents or other material within the knowledge of the complainant that are unavailable to the complainant and that are relevant to the complaint, including the location of the documents, if known.
(1) The name of the complainant;
(2) The street or mailing address of the complainant;
(3) The name of each alleged violator;
(4) The position or title of each alleged violator;
(5) A short and plain statement of the nature of the violation and the law or rule upon which the commission's jurisdiction over the violation depends;
(6) A statement of the facts constituting the alleged violation and the dates on which, or period of time in which, the alleged violation occurred; and
(7) All documents or other material available to the complainant that are relevant to the allegation; a list of all documents or other material within the knowledge of the complainant and available to the complainant that are relevant to the allegation, but that are not in the possession of the complainant, including the location of the documents, if known; and a list of all documents or other material within the knowledge of the complainant that are unavailable to the complainant and that are relevant to the complaint, including the location of the documents, if known.
(c) The complaint shall be accompanied by an affidavit stating that the information contained in the complaint is either correct or that the complainant has good reason to believe and does believe that the violation occurred. If the complaint is based on information and belief, the complaint shall state the source and basis of the information and belief. The complainant may swear to the facts by oath before a notary public.
(d) The commission may initiate a complaint upon an affirmative vote that includes three (3) members of the commission who are members of the same party or two (2) members of the commission who are members of different parties.
(e) (1) Any complaint that is filed against a candidate in any election, as defined in § 2-10-102 , during the period from thirty (30) days immediately prior to the election through election day shall be considered filed but not verified by the commission. The commission shall take no action relative to the complaint during this thirty-day period. In addition, the commission shall not initiate a complaint during the thirty-day period. (2) During the thirty-day period, the commission shall stay any proceedings with regard to an ethics complaint filed against a candidate more than thirty (30) days prior to voting for the election; provided, that the candidate may waive the postponement in writing. (3) For purposes of this subsection (e), any provisions of this chapter setting time periods for initiating a complaint or for performing any other action are considered tolled until after the election at which the candidate stands for elective office.
(1) Any complaint that is filed against a candidate in any election, as defined in § 2-10-102 , during the period from thirty (30) days immediately prior to the election through election day shall be considered filed but not verified by the commission. The commission shall take no action relative to the complaint during this thirty-day period. In addition, the commission shall not initiate a complaint during the thirty-day period.
(2) During the thirty-day period, the commission shall stay any proceedings with regard to an ethics complaint filed against a candidate more than thirty (30) days prior to voting for the election; provided, that the candidate may waive the postponement in writing.
(3) For purposes of this subsection (e), any provisions of this chapter setting time periods for initiating a complaint or for performing any other action are considered tolled until after the election at which the candidate stands for elective office.
(f) Within five (5) days after the filing or initiation of a complaint, the commission shall cause a copy of the complaint to be transmitted by return receipt requested mail to the person alleged to have committed the violation.
Acts 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 1, § 27.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-3-107 — TN Code / Title 3 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-3-107
Assistants for subcommittees
Status: in_force

When, under the authority of this chapter, any such committee shall designate, out of its own membership, any such subcommittee or subcommittees to act for it and to proceed with its work and investigation as provided in § 3-3-106 , then such committee, from among its authorized aides, shall designate necessary sergeants-at-arms, counsel, investigators, clerks and stenographers, who shall attend upon the work of any such subcommittee and give to it the necessary and proper aid and assistance in the performance of its duties, as ordered and directed by the committee, so designating from its membership such subcommittee or subcommittees. Acts 1931, ch. 3, § 14; C. Supp. 1950, § 172.14; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 3-307.
When, under the authority of this chapter, any such committee shall designate, out of its own membership, any such subcommittee or subcommittees to act for it and to proceed with its work and investigation as provided in § 3-3-106 , then such committee, from among its authorized aides, shall designate necessary sergeants-at-arms, counsel, investigators, clerks and stenographers, who shall attend upon the work of any such subcommittee and give to it the necessary and proper aid and assistance in the performance of its duties, as ordered and directed by the committee, so designating from its membership such subcommittee or subcommittees.
Acts 1931, ch. 3, § 14; C. Supp. 1950, § 172.14; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 3-307.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-17-110 — TN Code / Title 3 / Chapter 17 / Section 3-17-110
Name of organization on ticket, share, chance or similar record - Method of payment of prizes and awards - Limitations on prices and awards
Status: in_force

(a) The ticket, share, chance or other similar record shall bear on its face the name of the nonprofit organization on whose behalf the event is being conducted. (b) All cash prizes or awards exceeding fifty dollars ($50.00) shall be paid by check from a designated account of the organization to a named individual. In the case of non-cash prizes or awards, payment shall be in the form of goods or services and, if applicable, by an appropriate legal instrument including, but not limited to, deeds, titles and gift certificates. Checks or other legal instruments payable to "cash" or "bearer" are expressly prohibited. (c) (1) For single location annual events, the total value of all prizes awarded per annual event shall not exceed two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000); provided, that such limitation shall not apply to prizes of real property. (2) For multiple location annual events, the total value of all prizes awarded per annual event location shall not exceed one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000); provided, that such limitation shall not apply to prizes of real property. (3) Notwithstanding subdivisions (c)(1) and (2), for annual events conducted by a nonprofit organization that does not intend to raise gross revenue from the annual event exceeding five thousand dollars ($5,000), the total value of all prizes awarded per annual event shall not exceed twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000). (d) Authorized nonprofit organizations offering a prize of real property pursuant to subsection (c) may offer a cash equivalent prize not to exceed the fair market value of the real property; provided, that any such cash equivalent prize shall be disclosed in the rules of the specific annual event prior to the sale of any ticket, share, chance or other similar record for such annual event and, if a cash equivalent prize is awarded, shall comply with subsection (b). Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 134,s 20, eff. 4/14/2015. Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 699,s 25, eff. 7/1/2014. Acts 2004, ch. 476, § 2; 2005, ch. 207, §§ 17, 21.
(a) The ticket, share, chance or other similar record shall bear on its face the name of the nonprofit organization on whose behalf the event is being conducted.
(b) All cash prizes or awards exceeding fifty dollars ($50.00) shall be paid by check from a designated account of the organization to a named individual. In the case of non-cash prizes or awards, payment shall be in the form of goods or services and, if applicable, by an appropriate legal instrument including, but not limited to, deeds, titles and gift certificates. Checks or other legal instruments payable to "cash" or "bearer" are expressly prohibited.
(c) (1) For single location annual events, the total value of all prizes awarded per annual event shall not exceed two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000); provided, that such limitation shall not apply to prizes of real property. (2) For multiple location annual events, the total value of all prizes awarded per annual event location shall not exceed one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000); provided, that such limitation shall not apply to prizes of real property. (3) Notwithstanding subdivisions (c)(1) and (2), for annual events conducted by a nonprofit organization that does not intend to raise gross revenue from the annual event exceeding five thousand dollars ($5,000), the total value of all prizes awarded per annual event shall not exceed twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000).
(1) For single location annual events, the total value of all prizes awarded per annual event shall not exceed two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000); provided, that such limitation shall not apply to prizes of real property.
(2) For multiple location annual events, the total value of all prizes awarded per annual event location shall not exceed one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000); provided, that such limitation shall not apply to prizes of real property.
(3) Notwithstanding subdivisions (c)(1) and (2), for annual events conducted by a nonprofit organization that does not intend to raise gross revenue from the annual event exceeding five thousand dollars ($5,000), the total value of all prizes awarded per annual event shall not exceed twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000).
(d) Authorized nonprofit organizations offering a prize of real property pursuant to subsection (c) may offer a cash equivalent prize not to exceed the fair market value of the real property; provided, that any such cash equivalent prize shall be disclosed in the rules of the specific annual event prior to the sale of any ticket, share, chance or other similar record for such annual event and, if a cash equivalent prize is awarded, shall comply with subsection (b).
Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 134,s 20, eff. 4/14/2015.
Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 699,s 25, eff. 7/1/2014.
Acts 2004, ch. 476, § 2; 2005, ch. 207, §§ 17, 21.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-10-107 — TN Code / Title 3 / Chapter 10 / Section 3-10-107
Legislative information systems - Select advisory council - Staff user group
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A select advisory council on legislative information systems may be appointed by the speaker of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives. Such council shall be composed of an equal number of members of the senate and the house of representatives as the speakers shall determine, and the clerks shall serve as ex officio nonvoting members of the advisory council. The legislative members shall be appointed in the same manner as the members of the joint legislative services committee. (2) The select advisory council shall advise the speakers and the joint legislative services committee on policies and procedures relative to the electronic data processing system and services provided by the legislative information systems. (b) There is created a staff user group which shall be composed of ten (10) members. The chief clerk of the senate and the chief clerk of the house of representatives shall be members and shall serve as co-chairs of the group. The other members of the staff user group shall be the director of the office of legislative administration, office of legislative budget analysis, the director of the office of legal services, the director of the office of management information services, the executive director of the fiscal review committee, and one (1) secretary from a standing committee of each house to be appointed by the respective speakers. The staff user group may advise the speakers, the joint legislative services committee, and the select advisory council on policies and procedures relative to the electronic data processing system. Acts 1987, ch. 163, § 7; 1999, ch. 497, §§6, 7; 2010 , ch. 1077, § 3.
(a) (1) A select advisory council on legislative information systems may be appointed by the speaker of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives. Such council shall be composed of an equal number of members of the senate and the house of representatives as the speakers shall determine, and the clerks shall serve as ex officio nonvoting members of the advisory council. The legislative members shall be appointed in the same manner as the members of the joint legislative services committee. (2) The select advisory council shall advise the speakers and the joint legislative services committee on policies and procedures relative to the electronic data processing system and services provided by the legislative information systems.
(1) A select advisory council on legislative information systems may be appointed by the speaker of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives. Such council shall be composed of an equal number of members of the senate and the house of representatives as the speakers shall determine, and the clerks shall serve as ex officio nonvoting members of the advisory council. The legislative members shall be appointed in the same manner as the members of the joint legislative services committee.
(2) The select advisory council shall advise the speakers and the joint legislative services committee on policies and procedures relative to the electronic data processing system and services provided by the legislative information systems.
(b) There is created a staff user group which shall be composed of ten (10) members. The chief clerk of the senate and the chief clerk of the house of representatives shall be members and shall serve as co-chairs of the group. The other members of the staff user group shall be the director of the office of legislative administration, office of legislative budget analysis, the director of the office of legal services, the director of the office of management information services, the executive director of the fiscal review committee, and one (1) secretary from a standing committee of each house to be appointed by the respective speakers. The staff user group may advise the speakers, the joint legislative services committee, and the select advisory council on policies and procedures relative to the electronic data processing system.
Acts 1987, ch. 163, § 7; 1999, ch. 497, §§6, 7; 2010 , ch. 1077, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-17-113 — TN Code / Title 3 / Chapter 17 / Section 3-17-113
Compliance - Penalties - Hearings - Investigations
Status: in_force

(a) The secretary may publicly or privately investigate, as the secretary of state deems necessary, any person or organization that the secretary has reason to believe has violated this chapter. The secretary may assess a civil penalty against any person, or a nonprofit organization, not to exceed fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) for a violation of this chapter or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant to this chapter. Any hearing on the imposition of a civil penalty pursuant to this section shall be in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5. (b) The Tennessee bureau of investigation shall have jurisdiction over, and shall investigate, violations of §§ 39-17-651 - 39-17-657 and reports of official misconduct concerning this chapter in a manner consistent with title 38, chapter 6, part 1. (c) Subsection (a) shall apply to applications and annual events to be conducted on and after July 1, 2005. Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 134, s 21, eff. 4/14/2015. Acts 2004, ch. 476, § 2; 2005, ch. 207, §18; 2007 , ch. 18, § 14.
(a) The secretary may publicly or privately investigate, as the secretary of state deems necessary, any person or organization that the secretary has reason to believe has violated this chapter. The secretary may assess a civil penalty against any person, or a nonprofit organization, not to exceed fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) for a violation of this chapter or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant to this chapter. Any hearing on the imposition of a civil penalty pursuant to this section shall be in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5.
(b) The Tennessee bureau of investigation shall have jurisdiction over, and shall investigate, violations of §§ 39-17-651 - 39-17-657 and reports of official misconduct concerning this chapter in a manner consistent with title 38, chapter 6, part 1.
(c) Subsection (a) shall apply to applications and annual events to be conducted on and after July 1, 2005.
Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 134, s 21, eff. 4/14/2015.
Acts 2004, ch. 476, § 2; 2005, ch. 207, §18; 2007 , ch. 18, § 14.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-3-119 — TN Code / Title 3 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-3-119
Self-incrimination
Status: in_force

(a) No person shall be excused from attending and testifying or producing papers, documents, records, or other items of evidence, before houses of the general assembly, or any such committee of either or both houses, in obedience to a subpoena of those bodies or any such committee, on the ground or for the reason that the testimony or evidence, documentary or otherwise, required of such person, may tend to incriminate or subject such person to a penalty or forfeiture; but the testimony so given shall not be used in evidence against such person in any criminal prosecution in the courts of this state, seeking conviction for any offense about which such person has been required to testify, except for perjury in giving the testimony. (b) No such person so testifying, or producing such evidence, documentary or otherwise, in obedience to such subpoena shall thereafter be liable to indictment, prosecution or punishment for or on account of any transaction, matter or thing, concerning or with reference to which such person may testify, or produce evidence, documentary or otherwise, before those bodies or either of them or before any such committee, in obedience to any subpoena issued by them or either of them, in the course of such inquiry and investigation pending before them or any of them. Such person may plead or prove the giving of testimony accordingly in bar of such indictment or prosecution; provided, that the above immunity from use of any such testimony or evidence, documentary or otherwise, against such person and witness, and the above immunity from indictment, prosecution or punishment of such person and witness, shall be claimed by such person and witness declining to answer the particular question or questions which such person may think has a tendency to incriminate such person, upon the expressly stated claim or objection that an answer or answers may tend to incriminate the witness. (c) When, after making such claim and objection, the witness is nevertheless directed to make answer, and obeys such direction and makes answer accordingly, then the full immunity hereinbefore given and declared shall be possessed by such person and witness after being directed to make answer, notwithstanding the claim or objection that an answer may tend to incriminate the witness; provided, that any witness upon being called to testify or required to produce evidence, documentary or otherwise, before such bodies, or a committee of either or both of them, may be given the option of signing a waiver of all such immunity, and if witness shall sign the waiver, then the testimony and evidence, documentary or otherwise, given or produced by such witness, shall be admissible against such person, if otherwise competent and relevant, in any criminal prosecution brought against any such person and witness. Acts 1931, ch. 3, § 8; C. Supp. 1950, § 172.8; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 3-319.
(a) No person shall be excused from attending and testifying or producing papers, documents, records, or other items of evidence, before houses of the general assembly, or any such committee of either or both houses, in obedience to a subpoena of those bodies or any such committee, on the ground or for the reason that the testimony or evidence, documentary or otherwise, required of such person, may tend to incriminate or subject such person to a penalty or forfeiture; but the testimony so given shall not be used in evidence against such person in any criminal prosecution in the courts of this state, seeking conviction for any offense about which such person has been required to testify, except for perjury in giving the testimony.
(b) No such person so testifying, or producing such evidence, documentary or otherwise, in obedience to such subpoena shall thereafter be liable to indictment, prosecution or punishment for or on account of any transaction, matter or thing, concerning or with reference to which such person may testify, or produce evidence, documentary or otherwise, before those bodies or either of them or before any such committee, in obedience to any subpoena issued by them or either of them, in the course of such inquiry and investigation pending before them or any of them. Such person may plead or prove the giving of testimony accordingly in bar of such indictment or prosecution; provided, that the above immunity from use of any such testimony or evidence, documentary or otherwise, against such person and witness, and the above immunity from indictment, prosecution or punishment of such person and witness, shall be claimed by such person and witness declining to answer the particular question or questions which such person may think has a tendency to incriminate such person, upon the expressly stated claim or objection that an answer or answers may tend to incriminate the witness.
(c) When, after making such claim and objection, the witness is nevertheless directed to make answer, and obeys such direction and makes answer accordingly, then the full immunity hereinbefore given and declared shall be possessed by such person and witness after being directed to make answer, notwithstanding the claim or objection that an answer may tend to incriminate the witness; provided, that any witness upon being called to testify or required to produce evidence, documentary or otherwise, before such bodies, or a committee of either or both of them, may be given the option of signing a waiver of all such immunity, and if witness shall sign the waiver, then the testimony and evidence, documentary or otherwise, given or produced by such witness, shall be admissible against such person, if otherwise competent and relevant, in any criminal prosecution brought against any such person and witness.
Acts 1931, ch. 3, § 8; C. Supp. 1950, § 172.8; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 3-319.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-3-125 — TN Code / Title 3 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-3-125
Liberal construction
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be liberally construed in favor of making more effective any investigation ordered by either or both houses of the general assembly for the purpose of obtaining information to aid the general assembly, or either house thereof, in the performance of its legislative duties and obligations to the people of this state. Acts 1931, ch. 3, § 19; C. Supp. 1950, § 172.19; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 3-325.
This chapter shall be liberally construed in favor of making more effective any investigation ordered by either or both houses of the general assembly for the purpose of obtaining information to aid the general assembly, or either house thereof, in the performance of its legislative duties and obligations to the people of this state.
Acts 1931, ch. 3, § 19; C. Supp. 1950, § 172.19; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 3-325.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-4-103 — TN Code / Title 3 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-4-103
Expenses - Mileage allowance
Status: in_force

Each member of any standing, select or special committee of the general assembly, shall be paid the same expense allowance provided in § 3-1-106 for each day in attendance at any authorized meeting of a committee of which such person is a member, and a mileage allowance at the same rate as provided in § 3-1-106 , for each mile traveled from the member's home to the site of the meeting and back. Acts 1967, ch. 6, § 2; modified; Acts 1974, ch. 613, § 2; T.C.A., § 3-803.
Each member of any standing, select or special committee of the general assembly, shall be paid the same expense allowance provided in § 3-1-106 for each day in attendance at any authorized meeting of a committee of which such person is a member, and a mileage allowance at the same rate as provided in § 3-1-106 , for each mile traveled from the member's home to the site of the meeting and back.
Acts 1967, ch. 6, § 2; modified; Acts 1974, ch. 613, § 2; T.C.A., § 3-803.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-12-107 — TN Code / Title 3 / Chapter 12 / Section 3-12-107
Legislative reference and law library
Status: in_force

(a) The office of legal services shall maintain a legislative reference and law library for the use and information of the general assembly. (b) The library shall be staffed by a librarian who is a graduate of an accredited school of library science. (c) The library shall be the official depository for all research and reference materials or reports transmitted to the general assembly by national associations, including the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Council of State Governments. In addition, copies of all acts, reports as described in § 3-1-123 , and publications distributed to members of the general assembly shall also be supplied to the library. Copies of the acts, journals, or other legislative publications of other states may be acquired through exchange, transfer, loan, or purchase either from the issuing state or from libraries and agencies within the state government. (d) The library maintained by the legislative council committee shall be transferred to the office of legal services. Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 651,s 2, eff. 7/1/2016. Acts 1977, ch. 89, § 11; T.C.A., § 3-1207.
(a) The office of legal services shall maintain a legislative reference and law library for the use and information of the general assembly.
(b) The library shall be staffed by a librarian who is a graduate of an accredited school of library science.
(c) The library shall be the official depository for all research and reference materials or reports transmitted to the general assembly by national associations, including the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Council of State Governments. In addition, copies of all acts, reports as described in § 3-1-123 , and publications distributed to members of the general assembly shall also be supplied to the library. Copies of the acts, journals, or other legislative publications of other states may be acquired through exchange, transfer, loan, or purchase either from the issuing state or from libraries and agencies within the state government.
(d) The library maintained by the legislative council committee shall be transferred to the office of legal services.
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 651,s 2, eff. 7/1/2016.
Acts 1977, ch. 89, § 11; T.C.A., § 3-1207.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-6-102 — TN Code / Title 3 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-6-102
Legislative intent
Status: in_force

It is the intent of the general assembly that the integrity of the processes of government be secured and protected from abuse. The general assembly recognizes that a public office is a public trust and that the citizens of Tennessee are entitled to a responsive, accountable, and incorruptible government. The Tennessee ethics commission is established to sustain the public's confidence in government by increasing the integrity and transparency of state and local government through regulation of lobbying activities, financial disclosure requirements, and ethical conduct. A determination of the intent of the general assembly shall be based on the operative statutory provisions, as well as the legislative history pertaining to such statutory provisions, as evidenced by legislative committee and floor actions, discussions and debates. Acts 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 1, § 26; 2008, ch. 1182, § 3.
It is the intent of the general assembly that the integrity of the processes of government be secured and protected from abuse. The general assembly recognizes that a public office is a public trust and that the citizens of Tennessee are entitled to a responsive, accountable, and incorruptible government. The Tennessee ethics commission is established to sustain the public's confidence in government by increasing the integrity and transparency of state and local government through regulation of lobbying activities, financial disclosure requirements, and ethical conduct. A determination of the intent of the general assembly shall be based on the operative statutory provisions, as well as the legislative history pertaining to such statutory provisions, as evidenced by legislative committee and floor actions, discussions and debates.
Acts 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 1, § 26; 2008, ch. 1182, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-18-109 — TN Code / Title 3 / Chapter 18 / Section 3-18-109
Required votes for election of delegates or alternate delegates - Recall and replacement of delegates - Joint resolution required
Status: in_force

(a) To be elected a delegate or an alternate delegate, an individual shall receive, in each house of the general assembly, a two-thirds (2/3) vote of all the members to which such house is entitled under the Constitution of Tennessee. (b) At the time of election, each alternate delegate shall be paired with a delegate as provided in a joint resolution adopted by the general assembly. (c) The general assembly may recall any delegate or alternate delegate and replace that delegate or alternate delegate with an individual appointed under this section at any time. (d) The general assembly shall appoint or recall delegates or alternate delegates by joint resolution. Acts 2014, ch. 979, § 1.
(a) To be elected a delegate or an alternate delegate, an individual shall receive, in each house of the general assembly, a two-thirds (2/3) vote of all the members to which such house is entitled under the Constitution of Tennessee.
(b) At the time of election, each alternate delegate shall be paired with a delegate as provided in a joint resolution adopted by the general assembly.
(c) The general assembly may recall any delegate or alternate delegate and replace that delegate or alternate delegate with an individual appointed under this section at any time.
(d) The general assembly shall appoint or recall delegates or alternate delegates by joint resolution.
Acts 2014, ch. 979, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-14-201 — TN Code / Title 3 / Chapter 14 / Section 3-14-201
Duties
Status: in_force

(a) There is created the office of legislative budget analysis which has the duty to: (1) Conduct detailed analyses of the state's budget and its content including recommended appropriations, expenditures, revenues, work programs, recommended appropriations for capital projects, recommended improvements, recommended carry-over appropriations, recommended supplemental appropriations, and other aspects of the budget, and shall review and report on such items as the status of the reserve account for revenue fluctuations, the amount of state-bonded indebtedness, and the status and condition of the financing of state programs; (2) Assist the speakers in reviewing and analyzing the state funding board reports of the estimated rate of growth of the state's economy; (3) Conduct detailed analyses of the impact of complex legislation and summarize the short-term and long-term impact of such legislation on the state's budgeting and financing methods and sources; (4) Examine and make recommendations on the short-term and long-term effect of public policy decisions of the general assembly and make recommendations for changes in overall public policy designed to bring about efficiencies and economies; (5) Assist members and committees of the general assembly with budget analysis; and (6) Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the speakers. (b) It is also the duty of the office of legislative budget analysis to jointly monitor federal grants and information management responsibility with the fiscal review committee in accordance with § 3-7-110 . The monitoring and information management responsibility shall be administered by one (1) staff person in the office of legislative budget analysis and one (1) staff person from the staff of the fiscal review committee. The staff of the fiscal review committee and the office of legislative budget analysis shall jointly monitor, analyze, and manage information concerning federal grants programs, including, but not limited to, social services grant funds, in order to inform members of the general assembly concerning such grants. The directors of the staff of the fiscal review committee and of the office of legislative budget analysis shall jointly make such reports as are appropriate to the speakers of the house of representatives and of the senate and to the fiscal review committee. (c) The office of legislative budget analysis shall not propose a general appropriations bill. Acts 1999, ch. 497, § 2.
(a) There is created the office of legislative budget analysis which has the duty to: (1) Conduct detailed analyses of the state's budget and its content including recommended appropriations, expenditures, revenues, work programs, recommended appropriations for capital projects, recommended improvements, recommended carry-over appropriations, recommended supplemental appropriations, and other aspects of the budget, and shall review and report on such items as the status of the reserve account for revenue fluctuations, the amount of state-bonded indebtedness, and the status and condition of the financing of state programs; (2) Assist the speakers in reviewing and analyzing the state funding board reports of the estimated rate of growth of the state's economy; (3) Conduct detailed analyses of the impact of complex legislation and summarize the short-term and long-term impact of such legislation on the state's budgeting and financing methods and sources; (4) Examine and make recommendations on the short-term and long-term effect of public policy decisions of the general assembly and make recommendations for changes in overall public policy designed to bring about efficiencies and economies; (5) Assist members and committees of the general assembly with budget analysis; and (6) Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the speakers.
(1) Conduct detailed analyses of the state's budget and its content including recommended appropriations, expenditures, revenues, work programs, recommended appropriations for capital projects, recommended improvements, recommended carry-over appropriations, recommended supplemental appropriations, and other aspects of the budget, and shall review and report on such items as the status of the reserve account for revenue fluctuations, the amount of state-bonded indebtedness, and the status and condition of the financing of state programs;
(2) Assist the speakers in reviewing and analyzing the state funding board reports of the estimated rate of growth of the state's economy;
(3) Conduct detailed analyses of the impact of complex legislation and summarize the short-term and long-term impact of such legislation on the state's budgeting and financing methods and sources;
(4) Examine and make recommendations on the short-term and long-term effect of public policy decisions of the general assembly and make recommendations for changes in overall public policy designed to bring about efficiencies and economies;
(5) Assist members and committees of the general assembly with budget analysis; and
(6) Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the speakers.
(b) It is also the duty of the office of legislative budget analysis to jointly monitor federal grants and information management responsibility with the fiscal review committee in accordance with § 3-7-110 . The monitoring and information management responsibility shall be administered by one (1) staff person in the office of legislative budget analysis and one (1) staff person from the staff of the fiscal review committee. The staff of the fiscal review committee and the office of legislative budget analysis shall jointly monitor, analyze, and manage information concerning federal grants programs, including, but not limited to, social services grant funds, in order to inform members of the general assembly concerning such grants. The directors of the staff of the fiscal review committee and of the office of legislative budget analysis shall jointly make such reports as are appropriate to the speakers of the house of representatives and of the senate and to the fiscal review committee.
(c) The office of legislative budget analysis shall not propose a general appropriations bill.
Acts 1999, ch. 497, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-3-118 — TN Code / Title 3 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-3-118
Oaths of witnesses
Status: in_force

(a) All such witnesses, when so subpoenaed, before giving their testimony before the bodies or committees subpoenaing them, shall take an oath or make affirmation as provided by law for witnesses appearing in a court of record of this state to give testimony in such court. (b) The speaker of the senate, the speaker of the house of representatives, or a chair of a committee of the whole of either or both houses, or the chair or chair pro tem of any committee of either or both houses, is authorized and empowered to administer oaths or affirmations to witnesses appearing before any such committee. Acts 1931, ch. 3, §§ 2, 3; C. Supp. 1950, §§ 172.2, 172.3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 3-318.
(a) All such witnesses, when so subpoenaed, before giving their testimony before the bodies or committees subpoenaing them, shall take an oath or make affirmation as provided by law for witnesses appearing in a court of record of this state to give testimony in such court.
(b) The speaker of the senate, the speaker of the house of representatives, or a chair of a committee of the whole of either or both houses, or the chair or chair pro tem of any committee of either or both houses, is authorized and empowered to administer oaths or affirmations to witnesses appearing before any such committee.
Acts 1931, ch. 3, §§ 2, 3; C. Supp. 1950, §§ 172.2, 172.3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 3-318.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-18-101 — TN Code / Title 3 / Chapter 18 / Section 3-18-101
Application of chapter
Status: in_force

This chapter shall apply whenever an Article V convention is called. Acts 2014, ch. 979, § 1.
This chapter shall apply whenever an Article V convention is called.
Acts 2014, ch. 979, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-2-112 — TN Code / Title 3 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-2-112
Denomination of highways and public structures, facilities or property - Legislative action
Status: in_force

(a) Neither the senate nor the house of representatives shall take formal action to give a name to or to rename any road, highway, interstate highway, bridge, overpass or other public structure, facility or property unless such action shall be accomplished through enactment of legislation or adoption of a joint resolution. (b) Any such action taken in violation of this section shall be void and shall have no effect. Acts 1991, ch. 17, § 1.
(a) Neither the senate nor the house of representatives shall take formal action to give a name to or to rename any road, highway, interstate highway, bridge, overpass or other public structure, facility or property unless such action shall be accomplished through enactment of legislation or adoption of a joint resolution.
(b) Any such action taken in violation of this section shall be void and shall have no effect.
Acts 1991, ch. 17, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-3-124 — TN Code / Title 3 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-3-124
Legislative powers unabridged
Status: in_force

(a) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as inconsistent with the continued reservation by each house of the general assembly of the right and purpose at all times directly to exercise, in all proper cases, all other powers necessary for a branch of the general assembly as expressly declared in article II, § 12 of the Constitution of Tennessee. (b) Nor shall anything in this chapter be construed as inconsistent with the continued power and purpose of each house of the general assembly directly to deal with any matter of contempt intrinsic to the right of either house to preserve the means of discharging its legislative duties, when any person willfully fails and refuses to appear and testify regarding any matter under inquiry or investigation as provided and authorized by the direct action of either or both houses of the general assembly. (c) Nor shall anything in this chapter be construed as providing that any person who commits any contempt of either house of the general assembly, which, under the law, can be directly dealt with by either house for the purpose of enabling the house to perform its legislative duties, shall be imprisoned, as the result of the action of either house, or any committee of either or both houses of the general assembly, without indictment and court trial, for any term of imprisonment which shall extend beyond the session of the general assembly during which such imprisonment shall have been ordered. Acts 1931, ch. 3, § 18; C. Supp. 1950, § 172.18; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 3-324.
(a) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as inconsistent with the continued reservation by each house of the general assembly of the right and purpose at all times directly to exercise, in all proper cases, all other powers necessary for a branch of the general assembly as expressly declared in article II, § 12 of the Constitution of Tennessee.
(b) Nor shall anything in this chapter be construed as inconsistent with the continued power and purpose of each house of the general assembly directly to deal with any matter of contempt intrinsic to the right of either house to preserve the means of discharging its legislative duties, when any person willfully fails and refuses to appear and testify regarding any matter under inquiry or investigation as provided and authorized by the direct action of either or both houses of the general assembly.
(c) Nor shall anything in this chapter be construed as providing that any person who commits any contempt of either house of the general assembly, which, under the law, can be directly dealt with by either house for the purpose of enabling the house to perform its legislative duties, shall be imprisoned, as the result of the action of either house, or any committee of either or both houses of the general assembly, without indictment and court trial, for any term of imprisonment which shall extend beyond the session of the general assembly during which such imprisonment shall have been ordered.
Acts 1931, ch. 3, § 18; C. Supp. 1950, § 172.18; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 3-324.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-3-101 — TN Code / Title 3 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-3-101
"Committee" defined
Status: in_force

"Committee," as used in this chapter, except when more particularly provided in this chapter, includes: (1) A committee appointed by either the house of representatives or the senate; (2) A committee appointed by the joint action of such bodies; (3) A committee appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives or the speaker of the senate or a joint committee appointed by both speakers in accordance with the rules of proceedings adopted by the respective houses; and (4) Any subcommittee designated out of the membership of any such committee; when any such committee or subcommittee thereof is charged with any duty to make investigation and report, to or for the benefit of either or both houses, in respect of any matter or thing referred to any such committee. Acts 1931, ch. 3, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 172.1; Acts 1974, ch. 613, § 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 3-301.
"Committee," as used in this chapter, except when more particularly provided in this chapter, includes:
(1) A committee appointed by either the house of representatives or the senate;
(2) A committee appointed by the joint action of such bodies;
(3) A committee appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives or the speaker of the senate or a joint committee appointed by both speakers in accordance with the rules of proceedings adopted by the respective houses; and
(4) Any subcommittee designated out of the membership of any such committee; when any such committee or subcommittee thereof is charged with any duty to make investigation and report, to or for the benefit of either or both houses, in respect of any matter or thing referred to any such committee.
when any such committee or subcommittee thereof is charged with any duty to make investigation and report, to or for the benefit of either or both houses, in respect of any matter or thing referred to any such committee.
Acts 1931, ch. 3, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 172.1; Acts 1974, ch. 613, § 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 3-301.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-2-108 — TN Code / Title 3 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-2-108
Prefiling bills or resolutions - Time - Manner
Status: in_force

(a) At the times specified in this section and § 3-2-109 , members of the general assembly are hereby authorized to prefile legislative bills and resolutions for introduction in the next succeeding regular legislative session. (b) Bills and resolutions may be prefiled at the following times: (1) In the case of both senators and representatives, from the time that a member-elect has received the certificate of election until the next succeeding regular legislative session; (2) In the case of both senators and representatives, from the adjournment of the regular legislative session in odd-numbered years until the convening of the regular legislative session in even-numbered years; and (3) In the case of senators, from the date of each general election of representatives at which senators are not regularly elected until the next succeeding regular legislative session. (c) Bills and resolutions which are prefiled under this section and § 3-2-109 shall be in such final and correct form for introduction in the general assembly as is required by the constitution, laws, and rules of the respective houses of the general assembly. (d) The original copy of every bill and resolution prefiled shall be inspected by an attorney for the legislative drafting service. (e) Any bill or resolution prefiled under this section and § 3-2-109 shall be mailed to the chief clerk of either house by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, or by personal delivery by a member of the general assembly who is one of the authors of the bill or resolution, and in the case of personal delivery the office of the chief clerk of either house shall deliver a signed receipt therefor to such author. (f) Any standing committee may prefile any bill or resolution at any time when a senator or representative is authorized to prefile bills and resolutions under this section. Bills or resolutions filed under authority of this subsection (f) shall be filed by the chair or vice chair of the standing committee in the same manner as such chair or vice chair would prefile a bill of which such person was the author, or in the event neither the chair nor vice chair desires to sign the bill any member of the committee voting with the majority of the committee may introduce it. Before prefiling any bill or resolution under authority of this subsection (f), the chair or vice chair shall be authorized to make such prefiling by a majority vote of the members of the committee. (g) The chief clerk of either the senate or the house of representatives shall number the bill or resolution and note thereon the date of the prefiling and the date of the first day of the next session of the general assembly on which it will be first considered and passed. The procedures for printing and distribution shall be the same for prefiled bills and resolutions as if the general assembly were in regular session. Acts 1975, ch. 107, § 1; 1979, ch. 26, § 1; T.C.A., § 3-208.
(a) At the times specified in this section and § 3-2-109 , members of the general assembly are hereby authorized to prefile legislative bills and resolutions for introduction in the next succeeding regular legislative session.
(b) Bills and resolutions may be prefiled at the following times: (1) In the case of both senators and representatives, from the time that a member-elect has received the certificate of election until the next succeeding regular legislative session; (2) In the case of both senators and representatives, from the adjournment of the regular legislative session in odd-numbered years until the convening of the regular legislative session in even-numbered years; and (3) In the case of senators, from the date of each general election of representatives at which senators are not regularly elected until the next succeeding regular legislative session.
(1) In the case of both senators and representatives, from the time that a member-elect has received the certificate of election until the next succeeding regular legislative session;
(2) In the case of both senators and representatives, from the adjournment of the regular legislative session in odd-numbered years until the convening of the regular legislative session in even-numbered years; and
(3) In the case of senators, from the date of each general election of representatives at which senators are not regularly elected until the next succeeding regular legislative session.
(c) Bills and resolutions which are prefiled under this section and § 3-2-109 shall be in such final and correct form for introduction in the general assembly as is required by the constitution, laws, and rules of the respective houses of the general assembly.
(d) The original copy of every bill and resolution prefiled shall be inspected by an attorney for the legislative drafting service.
(e) Any bill or resolution prefiled under this section and § 3-2-109 shall be mailed to the chief clerk of either house by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, or by personal delivery by a member of the general assembly who is one of the authors of the bill or resolution, and in the case of personal delivery the office of the chief clerk of either house shall deliver a signed receipt therefor to such author.
(f) Any standing committee may prefile any bill or resolution at any time when a senator or representative is authorized to prefile bills and resolutions under this section. Bills or resolutions filed under authority of this subsection (f) shall be filed by the chair or vice chair of the standing committee in the same manner as such chair or vice chair would prefile a bill of which such person was the author, or in the event neither the chair nor vice chair desires to sign the bill any member of the committee voting with the majority of the committee may introduce it. Before prefiling any bill or resolution under authority of this subsection (f), the chair or vice chair shall be authorized to make such prefiling by a majority vote of the members of the committee.
(g) The chief clerk of either the senate or the house of representatives shall number the bill or resolution and note thereon the date of the prefiling and the date of the first day of the next session of the general assembly on which it will be first considered and passed. The procedures for printing and distribution shall be the same for prefiled bills and resolutions as if the general assembly were in regular session.
Acts 1975, ch. 107, § 1; 1979, ch. 26, § 1; T.C.A., § 3-208.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-6-107 — TN Code / Title 3 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-6-107
Powers of the commission
Status: in_force

The Tennessee ethics commission possesses power to: (1) Subpoena witnesses, compel their attendance and testimony, conduct audits, administer oaths, take evidence and require, by subpoena duces tecum, the production of books, papers, records or other evidence needed for the performance of the commission's duties or exercise of its powers, including its duties and powers of investigation; (2) Issue written advisory opinions to any person subject to the jurisdiction of the commission in accordance with §§ 3-6-117 and 3-6-308(a)(4) . When issuing any advisory opinion or any other interpretive document, the commission shall review and consider all operative statutory provisions, as well as the legislative history pertaining to the statutory provisions, as evidenced by legislative committee and floor actions, discussions and debates; (3) Request legal and investigative assistance from the office of the attorney general and reporter; (4) Conduct a hearing to determine if an actual violation has occurred; (5) Issue an appropriate order following a determination of an actual violation; (6) Assess and collect late filing fees in amounts provided by statute; (7) Assess and collect a civil penalty as provided in this chapter, title 8, chapter 50, part 5, and rules promulgated pursuant to this chapter and title 8, chapter 50, part 5; provided, that the commission shall only have the power to assess a civil penalty after notice and opportunity for hearing; and (8) Seek injunctive relief in the chancery court of Davidson County to prevent continuing violations of this chapter. Acts 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 1, § 26; 2008, ch. 1182, § 2; 2009, ch. 556, § 18.
The Tennessee ethics commission possesses power to:
(1) Subpoena witnesses, compel their attendance and testimony, conduct audits, administer oaths, take evidence and require, by subpoena duces tecum, the production of books, papers, records or other evidence needed for the performance of the commission's duties or exercise of its powers, including its duties and powers of investigation;
(2) Issue written advisory opinions to any person subject to the jurisdiction of the commission in accordance with §§ 3-6-117 and 3-6-308(a)(4) . When issuing any advisory opinion or any other interpretive document, the commission shall review and consider all operative statutory provisions, as well as the legislative history pertaining to the statutory provisions, as evidenced by legislative committee and floor actions, discussions and debates;
(3) Request legal and investigative assistance from the office of the attorney general and reporter;
(4) Conduct a hearing to determine if an actual violation has occurred;
(5) Issue an appropriate order following a determination of an actual violation;
(6) Assess and collect late filing fees in amounts provided by statute;
(7) Assess and collect a civil penalty as provided in this chapter, title 8, chapter 50, part 5, and rules promulgated pursuant to this chapter and title 8, chapter 50, part 5; provided, that the commission shall only have the power to assess a civil penalty after notice and opportunity for hearing; and
(8) Seek injunctive relief in the chancery court of Davidson County to prevent continuing violations of this chapter.
Acts 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 1, § 26; 2008, ch. 1182, § 2; 2009, ch. 556, § 18.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-2-104 — TN Code / Title 3 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-2-104
Failure of governor to return
Status: in_force

If, while the general assembly remains in session, the governor fails to return any bill, joint resolution, or order, with objections, within ten (10) days (Sundays excepted) after it has been presented to the governor, it shall be the duty of the committee on enrolled bills of that house wherein such bill, joint resolution, or order originated to cause the bill, joint resolution, or order forthwith to be reenrolled; and the same shall thereupon be signed by the respective speakers of each house, who shall annex and sign the following certificate: This bill (joint resolution or order) having been presented to the governor for signature on the ____________________ day of ______________, and the governor having failed to return it within the time prescribed by law, the same is hereby declared to have become a law (or, in case of a joint resolution or order, the same is hereby declared to have taken effect). This ____________________ day of ______________, 20____________________. ____________________ Speaker of the House of Representatives. ____________________ Speaker of the Senate. Acts 1871, ch. 139, § 2; Shan., § 228; Code 1932, § 169 (as mod. by 1953 and 1978 amend., Tenn. Const., art. III, § 18); Acts 1979, ch. 25, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 3-204.
If, while the general assembly remains in session, the governor fails to return any bill, joint resolution, or order, with objections, within ten (10) days (Sundays excepted) after it has been presented to the governor, it shall be the duty of the committee on enrolled bills of that house wherein such bill, joint resolution, or order originated to cause the bill, joint resolution, or order forthwith to be reenrolled; and the same shall thereupon be signed by the respective speakers of each house, who shall annex and sign the following certificate:
This bill (joint resolution or order) having been presented to the governor for signature on the ____________________ day of ______________, and the governor having failed to return it within the time prescribed by law, the same is hereby declared to have become a law (or, in case of a joint resolution or order, the same is hereby declared to have taken effect).
This ____________________ day of ______________, 20____________________.
____________________
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
____________________
Speaker of the Senate.
Acts 1871, ch. 139, § 2; Shan., § 228; Code 1932, § 169 (as mod. by 1953 and 1978 amend., Tenn. Const., art. III, § 18); Acts 1979, ch. 25, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 3-204.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-1-101 — TN Code / Title 3 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-1-101
Composition
Status: in_force

The general assembly shall consist of a senate composed of thirty-three (33) members and a house of representatives composed of ninety-nine (99) members, to be apportioned among the qualified voters of the several counties and districts as provided in §§ 3-1-102 and 3-1-103 . Acts 1965 (E.S.), ch. 3, § 2; modified; T.C.A., § 3-101.
The general assembly shall consist of a senate composed of thirty-three (33) members and a house of representatives composed of ninety-nine (99) members, to be apportioned among the qualified voters of the several counties and districts as provided in §§ 3-1-102 and 3-1-103 .
Acts 1965 (E.S.), ch. 3, § 2; modified; T.C.A., § 3-101.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-1-201 — TN Code / Title 3 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-1-201
Short title
Status: in_force

This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Tennessee General Assembly Uniform Nepotism Policy Act of 2006." Acts 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 1, § 47.
This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Tennessee General Assembly Uniform Nepotism Policy Act of 2006."
Acts 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 1, § 47.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-7-104 — TN Code / Title 3 / Chapter 7 / Section 3-7-104
Committee representation at executive budget meetings - Documents concerning budget and appropriations
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner of finance and administration shall give the committee as much advance notice as possible of any formal meeting, hearing, or conference concerning the formulation of the executive budget for submission to the general assembly, and shall give the committee an opportunity to be represented at such meeting, hearing, or conference. The committee may be represented, at the direction of the committee or its chair, by one (1) or more of its members or by the comptroller of the treasury or by one (1) or more members of the staff of the comptroller of the treasury, or by any consultants or other staff, or by any combination thereof. (b) The commissioner of finance and administration shall, upon receipt thereof, furnish to the comptroller of the treasury and staff director copies of the estimated expenditure requirements, budget requests, proposed work programs and allotment requests from the various departments and agencies, and upon completion thereof, copies of revenue estimates, the approved or revised budgets, work programs and allotments for the various departments and agencies, the budget document, the appropriation bill, and any other documents pertinent to the state budget and appropriations. Acts 1967, ch. 12, § 4; 1967, ch. 198, § 4; 1968, ch. 526, § 1; T.C.A., § 3-704.
(a) The commissioner of finance and administration shall give the committee as much advance notice as possible of any formal meeting, hearing, or conference concerning the formulation of the executive budget for submission to the general assembly, and shall give the committee an opportunity to be represented at such meeting, hearing, or conference. The committee may be represented, at the direction of the committee or its chair, by one (1) or more of its members or by the comptroller of the treasury or by one (1) or more members of the staff of the comptroller of the treasury, or by any consultants or other staff, or by any combination thereof.
(b) The commissioner of finance and administration shall, upon receipt thereof, furnish to the comptroller of the treasury and staff director copies of the estimated expenditure requirements, budget requests, proposed work programs and allotment requests from the various departments and agencies, and upon completion thereof, copies of revenue estimates, the approved or revised budgets, work programs and allotments for the various departments and agencies, the budget document, the appropriation bill, and any other documents pertinent to the state budget and appropriations.
Acts 1967, ch. 12, § 4; 1967, ch. 198, § 4; 1968, ch. 526, § 1; T.C.A., § 3-704.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-6-307 — TN Code / Title 3 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-6-307
Exemption of lobbying activities when paid only out-of-pocket personal expenses
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, if a person receives as compensation for lobbying only reimbursement for actual out-of-pocket personal expenses, and if the person receives reimbursement for ten (10) days or less per year, then the person is not a lobbyist for purposes of this chapter or § 67-4-1702(a)(1) . (b) Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, if a person receives as compensation for lobbying only reimbursement for actual out-of-pocket personal expenses, and if the person receives the reimbursement for more than ten (10) days per year, then the person shall register as a lobbyist and shall comply with all lobbyist requirements imposed pursuant to this chapter; provided, however, that the commission shall waive the person's registration fee and the person shall be exempt from payment of the occupational privilege tax on lobbyists imposed by § 67-4-1702(a)(1) . (c) Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, if an individual or entity employs, retains or otherwise arranges for one or more persons to engage in lobbying for compensation, and if the only compensation paid is reimbursement for actual out-of-pocket personal expenses, and if the reimbursement is not paid for more than ten (10) days per person per year, then the individual or entity is not an employer of a lobbyist for purposes of this chapter. (d) For purposes of this section, the term "out-of-pocket personal expenses" includes such things as the lobbyist registration fee, legislative information services material, copying expenses, transportation costs, parking fees, and personal lodging and food expenses incurred while actually engaging in lobbying. Reimbursement for transportation, parking, personal lodging and food costs shall be limited to expenses allowed for those items in the comprehensive state travel regulations. No such reimbursed expenses shall be for the benefit of any public official, except for informational materials delivered to public officials. Acts 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 1, § 35; 2008 , ch. 1182, § 1.
(a) Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, if a person receives as compensation for lobbying only reimbursement for actual out-of-pocket personal expenses, and if the person receives reimbursement for ten (10) days or less per year, then the person is not a lobbyist for purposes of this chapter or § 67-4-1702(a)(1) .
(b) Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, if a person receives as compensation for lobbying only reimbursement for actual out-of-pocket personal expenses, and if the person receives the reimbursement for more than ten (10) days per year, then the person shall register as a lobbyist and shall comply with all lobbyist requirements imposed pursuant to this chapter; provided, however, that the commission shall waive the person's registration fee and the person shall be exempt from payment of the occupational privilege tax on lobbyists imposed by § 67-4-1702(a)(1) .
(c) Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, if an individual or entity employs, retains or otherwise arranges for one or more persons to engage in lobbying for compensation, and if the only compensation paid is reimbursement for actual out-of-pocket personal expenses, and if the reimbursement is not paid for more than ten (10) days per person per year, then the individual or entity is not an employer of a lobbyist for purposes of this chapter.
(d) For purposes of this section, the term "out-of-pocket personal expenses" includes such things as the lobbyist registration fee, legislative information services material, copying expenses, transportation costs, parking fees, and personal lodging and food expenses incurred while actually engaging in lobbying. Reimbursement for transportation, parking, personal lodging and food costs shall be limited to expenses allowed for those items in the comprehensive state travel regulations. No such reimbursed expenses shall be for the benefit of any public official, except for informational materials delivered to public officials.
Acts 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 1, § 35; 2008 , ch. 1182, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-1-108 — TN Code / Title 3 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-1-108
Joint convention for state-of-the-state address
Status: in_force

(a) During the first week of each regular session of the general assembly which begins in accordance with the Constitution of Tennessee, Article II, § 8 in each odd-numbered year and during the first week of any adjourned session in an even-numbered year, the general assembly shall by joint resolution call a joint convention of the senate and house of representatives to convene in the chamber of the house of representatives for the purpose of hearing a state-of-the-state address by the governor. (b) No public funds shall be expended for advertising or otherwise publicizing the broadcast or televised coverage of such an address. (c) In the governor's annual state-of-the-state address to the general assembly, the governor is invited to review the progress of the state on all fronts during the past year, the major problems currently facing the state, and those that can reasonably be anticipated in the coming year, and the governor's proposals and recommendations for handling such problems. Acts 1973, ch. 55, § 1; 1979, ch. 27, § 1; T.C.A., § 3-116.
(a) During the first week of each regular session of the general assembly which begins in accordance with the Constitution of Tennessee, Article II, § 8 in each odd-numbered year and during the first week of any adjourned session in an even-numbered year, the general assembly shall by joint resolution call a joint convention of the senate and house of representatives to convene in the chamber of the house of representatives for the purpose of hearing a state-of-the-state address by the governor.
(b) No public funds shall be expended for advertising or otherwise publicizing the broadcast or televised coverage of such an address.
(c) In the governor's annual state-of-the-state address to the general assembly, the governor is invited to review the progress of the state on all fronts during the past year, the major problems currently facing the state, and those that can reasonably be anticipated in the coming year, and the governor's proposals and recommendations for handling such problems.
Acts 1973, ch. 55, § 1; 1979, ch. 27, § 1; T.C.A., § 3-116.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-6-105 — TN Code / Title 3 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-6-105
Jurisdiction of commission - Referral of complaints
Status: in_force

(a) The Tennessee ethics commission is vested with jurisdiction to administer and enforce this chapter, §§ 2-10-115 and 2-10-122 - 2-10-130, and title 8, chapter 50, part 5. (b) In addition to the jurisdiction vested in subsection (a), with respect to members of the general assembly, the commission also has jurisdiction to investigate, in accordance with § 3-6-203 , complaints alleging acts by a member of the general assembly that constitute misuse of office for personal financial gain; provided, however, that, if a member of the general assembly makes the declaration required by § 2-10-127(d) , then the member shall not be deemed to have misused the member's office for personal financial gain based solely upon the member's relationship to a sibling, spouse or child who lobbied for or against the legislative action. (c) The ethics committee in each house is authorized to refer to the commission for investigation, in accordance with § 3-6-203 , any complaint it receives alleging a violation of this chapter, §§ 2-10-115 and 2-10-122 - 2-10-130, title 8, chapter 50, part 5, or misuse of legislative office for personal financial gain. (d) The governor is authorized to refer to the commission for investigation, in accordance with § 3-6-203 , any allegation the governor receives concerning a violation by an officer or staff member of the executive branch subject to the jurisdiction of the commission, pursuant to this chapter, §§ 2-10-115 and 2-10-122 - 2-10-130, title 8, chapter 50, part 5, an executive order related to ethics, or misuse of office for personal financial gain. (e) The commission shall refer to the registry of election finance for investigation and appropriate action any complaint filed with the commission that is within the jurisdiction of the registry. (f) The commission is vested with jurisdiction over any violation of the laws administered and enforced by the commission, or any alleged violation referred to the commission pursuant to this section, that occurs within five (5) years prior to the filing of a complaint alleging a violation. Acts 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 1, § 26; 2009, ch. 556, § 16.
(a) The Tennessee ethics commission is vested with jurisdiction to administer and enforce this chapter, §§ 2-10-115 and 2-10-122 - 2-10-130, and title 8, chapter 50, part 5.
(b) In addition to the jurisdiction vested in subsection (a), with respect to members of the general assembly, the commission also has jurisdiction to investigate, in accordance with § 3-6-203 , complaints alleging acts by a member of the general assembly that constitute misuse of office for personal financial gain; provided, however, that, if a member of the general assembly makes the declaration required by § 2-10-127(d) , then the member shall not be deemed to have misused the member's office for personal financial gain based solely upon the member's relationship to a sibling, spouse or child who lobbied for or against the legislative action.
(c) The ethics committee in each house is authorized to refer to the commission for investigation, in accordance with § 3-6-203 , any complaint it receives alleging a violation of this chapter, §§ 2-10-115 and 2-10-122 - 2-10-130, title 8, chapter 50, part 5, or misuse of legislative office for personal financial gain.
(d) The governor is authorized to refer to the commission for investigation, in accordance with § 3-6-203 , any allegation the governor receives concerning a violation by an officer or staff member of the executive branch subject to the jurisdiction of the commission, pursuant to this chapter, §§ 2-10-115 and 2-10-122 - 2-10-130, title 8, chapter 50, part 5, an executive order related to ethics, or misuse of office for personal financial gain.
(e) The commission shall refer to the registry of election finance for investigation and appropriate action any complaint filed with the commission that is within the jurisdiction of the registry.
(f) The commission is vested with jurisdiction over any violation of the laws administered and enforced by the commission, or any alleged violation referred to the commission pursuant to this section, that occurs within five (5) years prior to the filing of a complaint alleging a violation.
Acts 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 1, § 26; 2009, ch. 556, § 16.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-17-112 — TN Code / Title 3 / Chapter 17 / Section 3-17-112
Preemption
Status: in_force

The general assembly, by enacting this chapter, intends to preempt any other regulation of the area covered by this chapter. No political subdivision or agency may enact or enforce a law, ordinance, resolution or regulation that regulates or prohibits any conduct in the area covered by this chapter. Acts 2004, ch. 476, § 2.
The general assembly, by enacting this chapter, intends to preempt any other regulation of the area covered by this chapter. No political subdivision or agency may enact or enforce a law, ordinance, resolution or regulation that regulates or prohibits any conduct in the area covered by this chapter.
Acts 2004, ch. 476, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-7-103 — TN Code / Title 3 / Chapter 7 / Section 3-7-103
Purpose of committee - Duties of committee and comptroller
Status: in_force

(a) The purpose of the committee is to become knowledgeable about the fiscal affairs of the state and to use every means of imparting this knowledge to the members of the general assembly, it being the function of the committee to conduct a continuing review of such items as revenue collections, budget requests from the several spending agencies of the state, the recommended executive budget, appropriations, work programs, allotments, reserves, impoundments, the state debt, and the condition of the various state funds. (b) The fiscal review committee has the responsibility of preparing and distributing the fiscal note statements required in § 3-2-107 . (c) The committee shall also call on the staff of the office of legal services, the [former] office of legislative services [repealed], or the office of legislative administration of the general assembly for such advice or services as it may require. (d) (1) The comptroller of the treasury shall make quarterly reports to the committee concerning the state's fiscal affairs, which reports shall concern such subjects and be of such scope and depth as the committee may direct. (2) The comptroller of the treasury shall also perform such other duties and furnish such other information or services from time to time as the committee or any subcommittee thereof shall direct. (e) In carrying out the responsibilities of the committee, the committee, any subcommittee thereof, the staff director, or the comptroller of the treasury shall call upon the department of finance and administration, the department of revenue, the department of the treasury, and other executive, legislative, and judicial departments and agencies of state government for such information as the committee desires, and it is the duty of such departments and agencies to furnish promptly the desired information upon request of the comptroller of the treasury, the staff director, the committee or any subcommittee thereof. (f) The committee, with the comptroller of the treasury and the commissioner of finance and administration, or appointed members of their respective staffs, shall review at least annually the organization and operation of state government in order to determine if changes need to be made. (g) The comptroller of the treasury may delegate certain responsibilities in connection with serving the committee to one (1) or more members of the staff of the comptroller of the treasury, but shall be responsible to the committee and shall be personally available to the committee upon its request. Acts 1967, ch. 12, § 3; 1967, ch. 198, § 3; 1968, ch. 526, § 1; 1971, ch. 24, § 1; 1977, ch. 89, § 21; T.C.A., §3-703; Acts 2012 , ch. 833, §§ 1, 2.
(a) The purpose of the committee is to become knowledgeable about the fiscal affairs of the state and to use every means of imparting this knowledge to the members of the general assembly, it being the function of the committee to conduct a continuing review of such items as revenue collections, budget requests from the several spending agencies of the state, the recommended executive budget, appropriations, work programs, allotments, reserves, impoundments, the state debt, and the condition of the various state funds.
(b) The fiscal review committee has the responsibility of preparing and distributing the fiscal note statements required in § 3-2-107 .
(c) The committee shall also call on the staff of the office of legal services, the [former] office of legislative services [repealed], or the office of legislative administration of the general assembly for such advice or services as it may require.
(d) (1) The comptroller of the treasury shall make quarterly reports to the committee concerning the state's fiscal affairs, which reports shall concern such subjects and be of such scope and depth as the committee may direct. (2) The comptroller of the treasury shall also perform such other duties and furnish such other information or services from time to time as the committee or any subcommittee thereof shall direct.
(1) The comptroller of the treasury shall make quarterly reports to the committee concerning the state's fiscal affairs, which reports shall concern such subjects and be of such scope and depth as the committee may direct.
(2) The comptroller of the treasury shall also perform such other duties and furnish such other information or services from time to time as the committee or any subcommittee thereof shall direct.
(e) In carrying out the responsibilities of the committee, the committee, any subcommittee thereof, the staff director, or the comptroller of the treasury shall call upon the department of finance and administration, the department of revenue, the department of the treasury, and other executive, legislative, and judicial departments and agencies of state government for such information as the committee desires, and it is the duty of such departments and agencies to furnish promptly the desired information upon request of the comptroller of the treasury, the staff director, the committee or any subcommittee thereof.
(f) The committee, with the comptroller of the treasury and the commissioner of finance and administration, or appointed members of their respective staffs, shall review at least annually the organization and operation of state government in order to determine if changes need to be made.
(g) The comptroller of the treasury may delegate certain responsibilities in connection with serving the committee to one (1) or more members of the staff of the comptroller of the treasury, but shall be responsible to the committee and shall be personally available to the committee upon its request.
Acts 1967, ch. 12, § 3; 1967, ch. 198, § 3; 1968, ch. 526, § 1; 1971, ch. 24, § 1; 1977, ch. 89, § 21; T.C.A., §3-703; Acts 2012 , ch. 833, §§ 1, 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-9-101 — TN Code / Title 3 / Chapter 9 / Section 3-9-101
Creation - Membership
Status: in_force

(a) There is hereby created a council on pensions to be composed of the following members, ex officio: (1) The speaker of the senate; (2) The speaker of the house of representatives; (3) The chair, chair emeritus and first vice chair of the committee on finance, ways and means of the senate; provided, that, if the office of the chair emeritus is vacant, the second vice chair; (4) The chair, vice chair and subcommittee chair of the committee on finance, ways and means of the house of representatives; (5) The comptroller of the treasury; (6) The commissioner of finance and administration; (7) The commissioner of personnel; (8) The state treasurer; (9) The director of retirement; (10) Three (3) members of the senate finance, ways and means committee, appointed by the chair of that committee and approved by the speaker of the senate; and (11) Three (3) members of the house finance, ways and means committee to be appointed by the chair of that committee and approved by the speaker of the house of representatives. (b) The three (3) members appointed from the house finance, ways and means committee and the three (3) members appointed from the senate finance, ways and means committee shall serve for their full term of office as members of the general assembly and until their successors are selected and qualified if reelected to either house of the general assembly. Members are eligible to succeed themselves as members of the committee. As terms expire, successors shall be selected during the fifteen-day organizational session of the general assembly. (c) Vacancies among the six (6) appointed members shall be filled in the same manner as in the original selection of members; provided, that if a vacancy occurs during a period of time when the general assembly is no longer in existence, the speaker of the respective bodies shall fill such vacancies. (d) (1) All legislative members of the council on pensions shall be voting members; provided, that the recommendations of any nonlegislative members of the committee attending any meeting of the council shall be made a part of the minutes. (2) A quorum shall consist of seven (7) voting members. (3) No member of the council shall have a vote except elected representatives or senators and these votes must be public. (4) The speaker of the senate may designate a member of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives may designate a member of the house of representatives to serve as alternates to vote or otherwise act at council meetings in the absence of the respective speaker. A speaker participating in a council meeting through a designee shall be deemed present at such meeting for purposes of quorum requirements and voting. (e) The council shall elect from its members a chair, vice chair and any other officers as it considers necessary except the director of retirement, who shall serve as secretary of the council. The division of retirement shall furnish all secretarial, professional, technical and clerical services as required by the council. (f) The council on pensions shall meet until the new members are duly appointed. The council on pensions can be called into session at any time by the chair or by a quorum of the council. (g) All bills pertaining to retirement shall be referred to this committee for recommendation. (h) Members of the council on pensions who are also members of the general assembly shall each receive the same per diem and travel allowance provided by law for members of the general assembly in attending meetings of the general assembly and committees thereof. (i) [Deleted by 2022 amendment.] Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 776, Secs.s1, s2, s3 eff. 4/8/2022. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 303, s 1, eff. 7/1/2021. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 236, s 93, eff. 4/19/2013. Acts 1971, ch. 11, § 1; 1975, ch. 39, § 1; 1976, ch. 816, § 1; T.C.A., § 3-901; Acts 1980, ch. 501, §§ 1, 2, 6; 1989, ch. 179, §§ 1-4; 1993, ch. 317, § 1.
(a) There is hereby created a council on pensions to be composed of the following members, ex officio: (1) The speaker of the senate; (2) The speaker of the house of representatives; (3) The chair, chair emeritus and first vice chair of the committee on finance, ways and means of the senate; provided, that, if the office of the chair emeritus is vacant, the second vice chair; (4) The chair, vice chair and subcommittee chair of the committee on finance, ways and means of the house of representatives; (5) The comptroller of the treasury; (6) The commissioner of finance and administration; (7) The commissioner of personnel; (8) The state treasurer; (9) The director of retirement; (10) Three (3) members of the senate finance, ways and means committee, appointed by the chair of that committee and approved by the speaker of the senate; and (11) Three (3) members of the house finance, ways and means committee to be appointed by the chair of that committee and approved by the speaker of the house of representatives.
(1) The speaker of the senate;
(2) The speaker of the house of representatives;
(3) The chair, chair emeritus and first vice chair of the committee on finance, ways and means of the senate; provided, that, if the office of the chair emeritus is vacant, the second vice chair;
(4) The chair, vice chair and subcommittee chair of the committee on finance, ways and means of the house of representatives;
(5) The comptroller of the treasury;
(6) The commissioner of finance and administration;
(7) The commissioner of personnel;
(8) The state treasurer;
(9) The director of retirement;
(10) Three (3) members of the senate finance, ways and means committee, appointed by the chair of that committee and approved by the speaker of the senate; and
(11) Three (3) members of the house finance, ways and means committee to be appointed by the chair of that committee and approved by the speaker of the house of representatives.
(b) The three (3) members appointed from the house finance, ways and means committee and the three (3) members appointed from the senate finance, ways and means committee shall serve for their full term of office as members of the general assembly and until their successors are selected and qualified if reelected to either house of the general assembly. Members are eligible to succeed themselves as members of the committee. As terms expire, successors shall be selected during the fifteen-day organizational session of the general assembly.
(c) Vacancies among the six (6) appointed members shall be filled in the same manner as in the original selection of members; provided, that if a vacancy occurs during a period of time when the general assembly is no longer in existence, the speaker of the respective bodies shall fill such vacancies.
(d) (1) All legislative members of the council on pensions shall be voting members; provided, that the recommendations of any nonlegislative members of the committee attending any meeting of the council shall be made a part of the minutes. (2) A quorum shall consist of seven (7) voting members. (3) No member of the council shall have a vote except elected representatives or senators and these votes must be public. (4) The speaker of the senate may designate a member of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives may designate a member of the house of representatives to serve as alternates to vote or otherwise act at council meetings in the absence of the respective speaker. A speaker participating in a council meeting through a designee shall be deemed present at such meeting for purposes of quorum requirements and voting.
(1) All legislative members of the council on pensions shall be voting members; provided, that the recommendations of any nonlegislative members of the committee attending any meeting of the council shall be made a part of the minutes.
(2) A quorum shall consist of seven (7) voting members.
(3) No member of the council shall have a vote except elected representatives or senators and these votes must be public.
(4) The speaker of the senate may designate a member of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives may designate a member of the house of representatives to serve as alternates to vote or otherwise act at council meetings in the absence of the respective speaker. A speaker participating in a council meeting through a designee shall be deemed present at such meeting for purposes of quorum requirements and voting.
(e) The council shall elect from its members a chair, vice chair and any other officers as it considers necessary except the director of retirement, who shall serve as secretary of the council. The division of retirement shall furnish all secretarial, professional, technical and clerical services as required by the council.
(f) The council on pensions shall meet until the new members are duly appointed. The council on pensions can be called into session at any time by the chair or by a quorum of the council.
(g) All bills pertaining to retirement shall be referred to this committee for recommendation.
(h) Members of the council on pensions who are also members of the general assembly shall each receive the same per diem and travel allowance provided by law for members of the general assembly in attending meetings of the general assembly and committees thereof.
(i) [Deleted by 2022 amendment.]
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 776, Secs.s1, s2, s3 eff. 4/8/2022.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 303, s 1, eff. 7/1/2021.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 236, s 93, eff. 4/19/2013.
Acts 1971, ch. 11, § 1; 1975, ch. 39, § 1; 1976, ch. 816, § 1; T.C.A., § 3-901; Acts 1980, ch. 501, §§ 1, 2, 6; 1989, ch. 179, §§ 1-4; 1993, ch. 317, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-9-102 — TN Code / Title 3 / Chapter 9 / Section 3-9-102
Powers and duties
Status: in_force

(a) The council is authorized to establish its own rules, regulations and procedures and directed to: (1) Develop, establish and recommend pension standards and a coherent state policy on pensions, grounded in progressive and fundamental principles; (2) Continuously survey pension developments in other governments, in industry and business and periodically reappraise the state's policy and standards in view of such developments and changing economic and social conditions; (3) Continuously maintain a critical analysis of the federal social security program and evaluate its objectives and accomplishments; (4) Appraise pension provisions in force in Tennessee from time to time, along with those in other states and recommend such changes as considered necessary or advisable in the state's laws; (5) Review proposals from other sources for changes in the state's laws and transmit recommendations concerning them to the general assembly and the governor; (6) Submit suggested legislation or amendments to the general assembly and governor for the purpose of carrying out its recommendations; and (7) Adopt committee amendments as appropriate in regard to any proposed change in the state's law. (b) [Deleted by 2022 amendment.] Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 776, Secs.s4, s5 eff. 4/8/2022. Acts 1971, ch. 11, § 2; 1975, ch. 39, § 2; T.C.A., § 3-902; Acts 1980, ch. 501, § 3; 1989, ch. 179, §§ 5, 6.
(a) The council is authorized to establish its own rules, regulations and procedures and directed to: (1) Develop, establish and recommend pension standards and a coherent state policy on pensions, grounded in progressive and fundamental principles; (2) Continuously survey pension developments in other governments, in industry and business and periodically reappraise the state's policy and standards in view of such developments and changing economic and social conditions; (3) Continuously maintain a critical analysis of the federal social security program and evaluate its objectives and accomplishments; (4) Appraise pension provisions in force in Tennessee from time to time, along with those in other states and recommend such changes as considered necessary or advisable in the state's laws; (5) Review proposals from other sources for changes in the state's laws and transmit recommendations concerning them to the general assembly and the governor; (6) Submit suggested legislation or amendments to the general assembly and governor for the purpose of carrying out its recommendations; and (7) Adopt committee amendments as appropriate in regard to any proposed change in the state's law.
(1) Develop, establish and recommend pension standards and a coherent state policy on pensions, grounded in progressive and fundamental principles;
(2) Continuously survey pension developments in other governments, in industry and business and periodically reappraise the state's policy and standards in view of such developments and changing economic and social conditions;
(3) Continuously maintain a critical analysis of the federal social security program and evaluate its objectives and accomplishments;
(4) Appraise pension provisions in force in Tennessee from time to time, along with those in other states and recommend such changes as considered necessary or advisable in the state's laws;
(5) Review proposals from other sources for changes in the state's laws and transmit recommendations concerning them to the general assembly and the governor;
(6) Submit suggested legislation or amendments to the general assembly and governor for the purpose of carrying out its recommendations; and
(7) Adopt committee amendments as appropriate in regard to any proposed change in the state's law.
(b) [Deleted by 2022 amendment.]
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 776, Secs.s4, s5 eff. 4/8/2022.
Acts 1971, ch. 11, § 2; 1975, ch. 39, § 2; T.C.A., § 3-902; Acts 1980, ch. 501, § 3; 1989, ch. 179, §§ 5, 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-10-101 — TN Code / Title 3 / Chapter 10 / Section 3-10-101
Creation - Composition
Status: in_force

(a) There is created a joint legislative services committee, hereinafter referred to as the committee, which shall constitute a special committee of the general assembly. (b) The committee shall be composed of ten (10) members. The speaker of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives shall be members and shall serve as co-chairs of the committee. The speaker of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives shall each appoint two (2) members of the majority party and two (2) members of the minority party from the respective houses. Acts 1977, ch. 89, § 1; T.C.A., § 3-1001.
(a) There is created a joint legislative services committee, hereinafter referred to as the committee, which shall constitute a special committee of the general assembly.
(b) The committee shall be composed of ten (10) members. The speaker of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives shall be members and shall serve as co-chairs of the committee. The speaker of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives shall each appoint two (2) members of the majority party and two (2) members of the minority party from the respective houses.
Acts 1977, ch. 89, § 1; T.C.A., § 3-1001.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-1-107 — TN Code / Title 3 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-1-107
Salaries
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Beginning with the election of the Ninety-Sixth General Assembly, each member shall receive an annual salary of sixteen thousand five hundred dollars ($16,500), payable in equal monthly installments, which shall be in addition to all other expenses and allowances provided by law. (2) Beginning with the election of the Ninety-Seventh General Assembly, in addition to the base annual salary provided in subdivision (a)(1), during the interim between sessions, for each day while performing official duties as a legislator attending to state business at the seat of government, each member may receive supplemental compensation in an amount as provided in § 3-1-106(b)(1) . Such days shall be certified by the member to the speaker of the respective house for prior approval. (b) In lieu of the salary provided in subsection (a), the speaker of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives shall receive an annual salary equal to three (3) times the amount of the salary provided in subsection (a), payable in equal monthly installments, which shall be in addition to all other expenses and allowances provided by law. (c) (1) Except as provided in subdivision (c)(2), for the fiscal year beginning in 2005, and for each subsequent fiscal year, the base salary fixed in subdivision (a)(1) shall be adjusted to reflect the average percentage pay increase provided for state employees by the general appropriations act. However, any adjustments occurring during a term of the general assembly shall not take effect until the election of the next general assembly. On or before November 1 of each year, the comptroller of the treasury shall certify to the office of legislative administration such average increase in state employee's compensation during that fiscal year. (2) Notwithstanding this section to the contrary, beginning with the election of the One Hundred Twelfth General Assembly, the base salary of each member shall not be adjusted pursuant to subdivision (c)(1) for fiscal year 2020-2021. Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 759, Secs.s10, s11 eff. 6/30/2020. Acts 1969, ch. 307, §§ 1, 2; modified; Acts 1972, ch. 526, § 2; T.C.A., § 3-115; Acts 1984, ch. 709, §§ 4, 5; 1988, ch. 972, § 1; 1988, ch. 1027, § 2; 1990, ch. 867, § 3; 2004, ch. 955, § 1.
(a) (1) Beginning with the election of the Ninety-Sixth General Assembly, each member shall receive an annual salary of sixteen thousand five hundred dollars ($16,500), payable in equal monthly installments, which shall be in addition to all other expenses and allowances provided by law. (2) Beginning with the election of the Ninety-Seventh General Assembly, in addition to the base annual salary provided in subdivision (a)(1), during the interim between sessions, for each day while performing official duties as a legislator attending to state business at the seat of government, each member may receive supplemental compensation in an amount as provided in § 3-1-106(b)(1) . Such days shall be certified by the member to the speaker of the respective house for prior approval.
(1) Beginning with the election of the Ninety-Sixth General Assembly, each member shall receive an annual salary of sixteen thousand five hundred dollars ($16,500), payable in equal monthly installments, which shall be in addition to all other expenses and allowances provided by law.
(2) Beginning with the election of the Ninety-Seventh General Assembly, in addition to the base annual salary provided in subdivision (a)(1), during the interim between sessions, for each day while performing official duties as a legislator attending to state business at the seat of government, each member may receive supplemental compensation in an amount as provided in § 3-1-106(b)(1) . Such days shall be certified by the member to the speaker of the respective house for prior approval.
(b) In lieu of the salary provided in subsection (a), the speaker of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives shall receive an annual salary equal to three (3) times the amount of the salary provided in subsection (a), payable in equal monthly installments, which shall be in addition to all other expenses and allowances provided by law.
(c) (1) Except as provided in subdivision (c)(2), for the fiscal year beginning in 2005, and for each subsequent fiscal year, the base salary fixed in subdivision (a)(1) shall be adjusted to reflect the average percentage pay increase provided for state employees by the general appropriations act. However, any adjustments occurring during a term of the general assembly shall not take effect until the election of the next general assembly. On or before November 1 of each year, the comptroller of the treasury shall certify to the office of legislative administration such average increase in state employee's compensation during that fiscal year. (2) Notwithstanding this section to the contrary, beginning with the election of the One Hundred Twelfth General Assembly, the base salary of each member shall not be adjusted pursuant to subdivision (c)(1) for fiscal year 2020-2021.
(1) Except as provided in subdivision (c)(2), for the fiscal year beginning in 2005, and for each subsequent fiscal year, the base salary fixed in subdivision (a)(1) shall be adjusted to reflect the average percentage pay increase provided for state employees by the general appropriations act. However, any adjustments occurring during a term of the general assembly shall not take effect until the election of the next general assembly. On or before November 1 of each year, the comptroller of the treasury shall certify to the office of legislative administration such average increase in state employee's compensation during that fiscal year.
(2) Notwithstanding this section to the contrary, beginning with the election of the One Hundred Twelfth General Assembly, the base salary of each member shall not be adjusted pursuant to subdivision (c)(1) for fiscal year 2020-2021.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 759, Secs.s10, s11 eff. 6/30/2020.
Acts 1969, ch. 307, §§ 1, 2; modified; Acts 1972, ch. 526, § 2; T.C.A., § 3-115; Acts 1984, ch. 709, §§ 4, 5; 1988, ch. 972, § 1; 1988, ch. 1027, § 2; 1990, ch. 867, § 3; 2004, ch. 955, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-4-104 — TN Code / Title 3 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-4-104
Chapter definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Select or special committee" means any committee, or subcommittee thereof, of the general assembly appointed by: (A) Either the house of representatives or by the senate; (B) Joint action of the house of representatives and the senate; (C) The speaker of the house of representatives or the speaker of the senate or a joint committee appointed by both speakers in accordance with the rules of proceedings adopted by the respective houses; or (D) The speaker of the house of representatives or the speaker of the senate or a joint committee appointed by both speakers; and (2) "Standing committee" means any standing committee, or subcommittee thereof, of the general assembly created by the rules of proceedings of the house of representatives or the senate. Acts 1974, ch. 613, § 4; T.C.A., § 3-804; Acts 1981, ch. 50, § 1.
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Select or special committee" means any committee, or subcommittee thereof, of the general assembly appointed by: (A) Either the house of representatives or by the senate; (B) Joint action of the house of representatives and the senate; (C) The speaker of the house of representatives or the speaker of the senate or a joint committee appointed by both speakers in accordance with the rules of proceedings adopted by the respective houses; or (D) The speaker of the house of representatives or the speaker of the senate or a joint committee appointed by both speakers; and
(A) Either the house of representatives or by the senate;
(B) Joint action of the house of representatives and the senate;
(C) The speaker of the house of representatives or the speaker of the senate or a joint committee appointed by both speakers in accordance with the rules of proceedings adopted by the respective houses; or
(D) The speaker of the house of representatives or the speaker of the senate or a joint committee appointed by both speakers; and
(2) "Standing committee" means any standing committee, or subcommittee thereof, of the general assembly created by the rules of proceedings of the house of representatives or the senate.
Acts 1974, ch. 613, § 4; T.C.A., § 3-804; Acts 1981, ch. 50, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-13-103 — TN Code / Title 3 / Chapter 13 / Section 3-13-103
Office space - Facilities
Status: in_force

Suitable office space and facilities shall be provided in Nashville convenient to the general assembly. Acts 1977, ch. 89, § 15; T.C.A., § 3-1303.
Suitable office space and facilities shall be provided in Nashville convenient to the general assembly.
Acts 1977, ch. 89, § 15; T.C.A., § 3-1303.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-7-109 — TN Code / Title 3 / Chapter 7 / Section 3-7-109
Determination of fiscal impact of compromise and settlement of civil litigation
Status: in_force

(a) The director of the fiscal review committee shall review all reports submitted to it by the attorney general and reporter pursuant to § 8-6-109(b)(11) , and shall notify the speaker of each house of the general assembly and the attorney general and reporter of any pending lawsuit in which the director concludes there is a substantial likelihood that adjudication will result in a significant increase in state expenditures. (b) The fiscal review committee shall at least biennially establish the monetary minimum amounts that shall be the significant increase in state expenditures which are used for the purposes of §§ 8-6-109(d) and 20-13-103 . From April 8, 1986, and until such monetary minimum amount or amounts are established by the fiscal review committee, the monetary minimum amount for the purposes of §§ 8-6-109(d) and 20-13-103 shall be two million dollars ($2,000,000). The comptroller of the treasury shall determine the lawsuits to which the state is a party and in which a decision may affect the bond rating of the state for the purposes of §§ 8-6-109(d) and 20-13-103 . The director of the fiscal review committee shall review all reports submitted by the attorney general and reporter pursuant to § 8-6-109(d) , and advise the speaker of the senate, the speaker of the house of representatives, or the director of the office of legal services or the director's designee on such reports when requested. Acts 1981, ch. 287, § 2; 1986, ch. 728, § 3.
(a) The director of the fiscal review committee shall review all reports submitted to it by the attorney general and reporter pursuant to § 8-6-109(b)(11) , and shall notify the speaker of each house of the general assembly and the attorney general and reporter of any pending lawsuit in which the director concludes there is a substantial likelihood that adjudication will result in a significant increase in state expenditures.
(b) The fiscal review committee shall at least biennially establish the monetary minimum amounts that shall be the significant increase in state expenditures which are used for the purposes of §§ 8-6-109(d) and 20-13-103 . From April 8, 1986, and until such monetary minimum amount or amounts are established by the fiscal review committee, the monetary minimum amount for the purposes of §§ 8-6-109(d) and 20-13-103 shall be two million dollars ($2,000,000). The comptroller of the treasury shall determine the lawsuits to which the state is a party and in which a decision may affect the bond rating of the state for the purposes of §§ 8-6-109(d) and 20-13-103 . The director of the fiscal review committee shall review all reports submitted by the attorney general and reporter pursuant to § 8-6-109(d) , and advise the speaker of the senate, the speaker of the house of representatives, or the director of the office of legal services or the director's designee on such reports when requested.
Acts 1981, ch. 287, § 2; 1986, ch. 728, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-1-203 — TN Code / Title 3 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-1-203
Direct supervision of relatives prohibited
Status: in_force

Within the general assembly, no employees who are relatives shall be placed within the same direct line of supervision whereby one (1) relative is responsible for supervising the job performance or work activities of another relative; provided, that, to the extent possible, this part shall not be construed to prohibit two (2) or more relatives from working within the general assembly. Acts 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 1, § 47.
Within the general assembly, no employees who are relatives shall be placed within the same direct line of supervision whereby one (1) relative is responsible for supervising the job performance or work activities of another relative; provided, that, to the extent possible, this part shall not be construed to prohibit two (2) or more relatives from working within the general assembly.
Acts 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 1, § 47.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-18-102 — TN Code / Title 3 / Chapter 18 / Section 3-18-102
Chapter definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Alternate delegate" means an individual elected as an alternate delegate as provided by this chapter; (2) "Article V convention" means a convention for proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States called for by the states under Article V of the Constitution of the United States; (3) "Delegate" means an individual elected as provided by this chapter to represent Tennessee at an Article V convention; (4) "House of representatives" means the house of representatives of the general assembly; (5) "Paired delegate" means the delegate with whom an alternate delegate is paired as provided by this chapter; and (6) "Senate" means the senate of the general assembly. Acts 2014, ch. 979, § 1.
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Alternate delegate" means an individual elected as an alternate delegate as provided by this chapter;
(2) "Article V convention" means a convention for proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States called for by the states under Article V of the Constitution of the United States;
(3) "Delegate" means an individual elected as provided by this chapter to represent Tennessee at an Article V convention;
(4) "House of representatives" means the house of representatives of the general assembly;
(5) "Paired delegate" means the delegate with whom an alternate delegate is paired as provided by this chapter; and
(6) "Senate" means the senate of the general assembly.
Acts 2014, ch. 979, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-16-103 — TN Code / Title 3 / Chapter 16 / Section 3-16-103
Control, operation, and maintenance of legislative computer system and equipment
Status: in_force

The joint legislative services committee shall, through the office of legislative information systems, control, operate, and maintain the legislative computer system and the use of electronic data processing equipment in the legislative branch. The committee shall adopt policies, procedures, and guidelines for such system. Section 3-10-104 shall be applicable to such policies, procedures, and guidelines. Acts 1987, ch. 163, §4; 2010 , ch. 1077, § 2.
The joint legislative services committee shall, through the office of legislative information systems, control, operate, and maintain the legislative computer system and the use of electronic data processing equipment in the legislative branch. The committee shall adopt policies, procedures, and guidelines for such system. Section 3-10-104 shall be applicable to such policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Acts 1987, ch. 163, §4; 2010 , ch. 1077, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-6-210 — TN Code / Title 3 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-6-210
Applicability of Sections 3-6-201 - 3-6-203 - Authority of commission to investigate alleged violations of title 8, chapter 50, part 5 - Petitions considered as contested case
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subdivision (b)(1), §§ 3-6-201 - 3-6-203 shall only apply to a complaint alleging a violation of this chapter. (b) (1) The commission has the authority to investigate any alleged violation of title 8, chapter 50, part 5, upon a sworn complaint by a citizen of this state that meets the requirements of § 3-6-201(b) or upon its own motion. The commission shall only have the power to assess a civil penalty after notice and opportunity for hearing. (2) A petition filed pursuant to § 3-6-205(a)(1)(B) or (a)(2)(B) may be considered as a contested case under the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5. Acts 2009 , ch. 556, § 20.
(a) Except as provided in subdivision (b)(1), §§ 3-6-201 - 3-6-203 shall only apply to a complaint alleging a violation of this chapter.
(b) (1) The commission has the authority to investigate any alleged violation of title 8, chapter 50, part 5, upon a sworn complaint by a citizen of this state that meets the requirements of § 3-6-201(b) or upon its own motion. The commission shall only have the power to assess a civil penalty after notice and opportunity for hearing. (2) A petition filed pursuant to § 3-6-205(a)(1)(B) or (a)(2)(B) may be considered as a contested case under the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5.
(1) The commission has the authority to investigate any alleged violation of title 8, chapter 50, part 5, upon a sworn complaint by a citizen of this state that meets the requirements of § 3-6-201(b) or upon its own motion. The commission shall only have the power to assess a civil penalty after notice and opportunity for hearing.
(2) A petition filed pursuant to § 3-6-205(a)(1)(B) or (a)(2)(B) may be considered as a contested case under the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5.
Acts 2009 , ch. 556, § 20.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-6-108 — TN Code / Title 3 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-6-108
Prospective application of chapter
Status: in_force

For the purposes of enforcement, this chapter shall be prospective only, and the Tennessee ethics commission shall limit its investigations to acts or omissions that occur on or after October 1, 2006. Acts 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 1, § 26.
For the purposes of enforcement, this chapter shall be prospective only, and the Tennessee ethics commission shall limit its investigations to acts or omissions that occur on or after October 1, 2006.
Acts 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 1, § 26.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-6-101 — TN Code / Title 3 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-6-101
Short title
Status: in_force

Parts 1 and 2 of this chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Tennessee Ethics Commission Act of 2006." Acts 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 1, § 26.
Parts 1 and 2 of this chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Tennessee Ethics Commission Act of 2006."
Acts 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 1, § 26.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-16-101 — TN Code / Title 3 / Chapter 16 / Section 3-16-101
Creation - Duties
Status: in_force

There is created the office of legislative information systems for the general assembly, which has the duty to: (1) Operate an automated data processing center and perform computing and programming services as are required for data processing applications by the members of the general assembly, the legislative committees, the offices of legislative administration and legal services, the clerks of the senate and house of representatives, and the fiscal review committee in the performing of their respective duties; (2) Cooperate and consult with the chief clerk of the senate, the chief clerk of the house of representatives, the directors of all offices under the control of the committee in developing and maintaining computer programs and services required for the operation of such offices; (3) Advise the joint legislative services committee on matters relating to computer services and computer needs and uses of the legislative computer system; (4) Maintain on its electronic data processing equipment the complete text of Tennessee Code Annotated for the use of the general assembly and its staff and the Tennessee code commission and its staff; (5) Coordinate and administer the scheduling and use of computer programs and machine time to facilitate application of computer and other office machine technology for the storing and retrieving all of the financial, factual, procedural, legal and other information necessary to serve all of the committees, officers and agencies of the general assembly; and (6) Perform all other duties the joint legislative services committee, the speakers, or the general assembly may deem essential to the efficient operation of the legislative branch. Acts 1987, ch. 163, §2; 2010 , ch. 1077, § 2.
There is created the office of legislative information systems for the general assembly, which has the duty to:
(1) Operate an automated data processing center and perform computing and programming services as are required for data processing applications by the members of the general assembly, the legislative committees, the offices of legislative administration and legal services, the clerks of the senate and house of representatives, and the fiscal review committee in the performing of their respective duties;
(2) Cooperate and consult with the chief clerk of the senate, the chief clerk of the house of representatives, the directors of all offices under the control of the committee in developing and maintaining computer programs and services required for the operation of such offices;
(3) Advise the joint legislative services committee on matters relating to computer services and computer needs and uses of the legislative computer system;
(4) Maintain on its electronic data processing equipment the complete text of Tennessee Code Annotated for the use of the general assembly and its staff and the Tennessee code commission and its staff;
(5) Coordinate and administer the scheduling and use of computer programs and machine time to facilitate application of computer and other office machine technology for the storing and retrieving all of the financial, factual, procedural, legal and other information necessary to serve all of the committees, officers and agencies of the general assembly; and
(6) Perform all other duties the joint legislative services committee, the speakers, or the general assembly may deem essential to the efficient operation of the legislative branch.
Acts 1987, ch. 163, §2; 2010 , ch. 1077, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-17-116 — TN Code / Title 3 / Chapter 17 / Section 3-17-116
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 821, s 7, eff. 7/1/2016. Acts 2004, ch. 476, §12; 2009 , ch. 566, § 12.
Repealed by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 821, s 7, eff. 7/1/2016.
Acts 2004, ch. 476, §12; 2009 , ch. 566, § 12.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-7-108 — TN Code / Title 3 / Chapter 7 / Section 3-7-108
Provisions supplemental
Status: in_force

This chapter is supplementary to chapter 3 of this title, title 8, chapter 4, and title 9, chapter 6. Acts 1967, ch. 12, § 8; 1967, ch. 198, § 8; T.C.A., § 3-708.
This chapter is supplementary to chapter 3 of this title, title 8, chapter 4, and title 9, chapter 6.
Acts 1967, ch. 12, § 8; 1967, ch. 198, § 8; T.C.A., § 3-708.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-6-112 — TN Code / Title 3 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-6-112
Annual ethics course for supervisory personnel in the executive branch - Manuals and guides
Status: in_force

(a) The Tennessee ethics commission shall provide an annual ethics course concerning compliance with the laws administered and enforced by the commission for supervisory personnel in the executive branch of state government. The commission shall notify administrative departments and divisions in advance of the time and location of the course. The course may be offered on multiple occasions in locations that will make attendance by personnel in the three (3) grand divisions reasonably convenient. The ethics course shall include, but not be limited to, discussion of relevant laws, administrative regulations, advisory opinions, current ethical issues and situations, and development of problem-solving skills. (b) Administrative departments and divisions shall annually select appropriate supervisory personnel and shall communicate the name, position, and contact information of each individual required to attend the annual course to the commission prior to February 1. (c) In addition to any other manuals or guides prepared and published by the commission, the commission shall provide a manual for supervisory personnel of the executive branch that includes ethics statutes and administrative regulations relevant to such personnel, explanations of purposes and principles underlying the laws, explanations of technical and specific legal requirements, examples of practical applications of the laws and principles, a question-and-answer section regarding common problems and situations, summaries of advisory opinions, and any other information that would inform supervisory personnel of the executive branch about ethics laws and regulations and assist them in applying those laws and regulations to specific situations. The manual may be distributed to supervisory personnel, and shall be made available to the public, by posting the manual in pdf format on the commission's website. Acts 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 1, § 26.
(a) The Tennessee ethics commission shall provide an annual ethics course concerning compliance with the laws administered and enforced by the commission for supervisory personnel in the executive branch of state government. The commission shall notify administrative departments and divisions in advance of the time and location of the course. The course may be offered on multiple occasions in locations that will make attendance by personnel in the three (3) grand divisions reasonably convenient. The ethics course shall include, but not be limited to, discussion of relevant laws, administrative regulations, advisory opinions, current ethical issues and situations, and development of problem-solving skills.
(b) Administrative departments and divisions shall annually select appropriate supervisory personnel and shall communicate the name, position, and contact information of each individual required to attend the annual course to the commission prior to February 1.
(c) In addition to any other manuals or guides prepared and published by the commission, the commission shall provide a manual for supervisory personnel of the executive branch that includes ethics statutes and administrative regulations relevant to such personnel, explanations of purposes and principles underlying the laws, explanations of technical and specific legal requirements, examples of practical applications of the laws and principles, a question-and-answer section regarding common problems and situations, summaries of advisory opinions, and any other information that would inform supervisory personnel of the executive branch about ethics laws and regulations and assist them in applying those laws and regulations to specific situations. The manual may be distributed to supervisory personnel, and shall be made available to the public, by posting the manual in pdf format on the commission's website.
Acts 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 1, § 26.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-12-105 — TN Code / Title 3 / Chapter 12 / Section 3-12-105
Records are public - Exceptions
Status: in_force

(a) All books, papers, records, and correspondence of the office of legal services pertaining to its work shall be kept in the office of legal services and all such materials are public records except: (1) Intraoffice memoranda made by the director of the office of legal services or the director's staff; and (2) Work papers and correspondence, including correspondence by electronic mail, with any person receiving service from the office of legal services. (b) Such papers and correspondence may become public records whenever the director of the office of legal services or the general assembly shall so order. Acts 1977, ch. 89, § 9; T.C.A., § 3-1205; Acts 1999, ch. 304, § 3.
(a) All books, papers, records, and correspondence of the office of legal services pertaining to its work shall be kept in the office of legal services and all such materials are public records except: (1) Intraoffice memoranda made by the director of the office of legal services or the director's staff; and (2) Work papers and correspondence, including correspondence by electronic mail, with any person receiving service from the office of legal services.
(1) Intraoffice memoranda made by the director of the office of legal services or the director's staff; and
(2) Work papers and correspondence, including correspondence by electronic mail, with any person receiving service from the office of legal services.
(b) Such papers and correspondence may become public records whenever the director of the office of legal services or the general assembly shall so order.
Acts 1977, ch. 89, § 9; T.C.A., § 3-1205; Acts 1999, ch. 304, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-1-112 — TN Code / Title 3 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-1-112
Toll-free telephone service to the general assembly - Access for the deaf
Status: in_force

(a) The general assembly shall establish a toll-free telephone service to enable citizens within the state to call the general assembly free of charge. One (1) toll-free telephone line shall be used and be in operation Monday through Friday for twelve (12) hours beginning at seven o'clock a.m. (7:00 a.m.) and ending at seven o'clock p.m. (7:00 p.m.), central time, during the legislative session of the general assembly. By use of a voice mail system, such service shall enable members of the public to leave messages for members of the general assembly, receive information pertaining to the legislative calendars for the senate and house of representatives, and receive information on the status of legislation currently before the general assembly. (b) The general assembly shall establish a toll-free telephone service using a telecommunications device for the deaf to enable deaf citizens to call the general assembly free of charge. One (1) toll-free telephone line using a telecommunications device for the deaf shall be used and shall be in operation Monday through Friday for twelve (12) hours beginning at seven o'clock a.m. (7:00 a.m.) and ending at seven o'clock p.m. (7:00 p.m.), central time, during the legislative session of the general assembly. By use of a voice mail system which employs technology that serves deaf persons, such service will enable deaf members of the public to leave messages for members of the general assembly, receive information pertaining to the legislative calendars for the senate and house of representatives, and receive information on the status of legislation currently before the general assembly. Acts 1995, ch. 180, § 1; 1997 , ch. 435, § 1.
(a) The general assembly shall establish a toll-free telephone service to enable citizens within the state to call the general assembly free of charge. One (1) toll-free telephone line shall be used and be in operation Monday through Friday for twelve (12) hours beginning at seven o'clock a.m. (7:00 a.m.) and ending at seven o'clock p.m. (7:00 p.m.), central time, during the legislative session of the general assembly. By use of a voice mail system, such service shall enable members of the public to leave messages for members of the general assembly, receive information pertaining to the legislative calendars for the senate and house of representatives, and receive information on the status of legislation currently before the general assembly.
(b) The general assembly shall establish a toll-free telephone service using a telecommunications device for the deaf to enable deaf citizens to call the general assembly free of charge. One (1) toll-free telephone line using a telecommunications device for the deaf shall be used and shall be in operation Monday through Friday for twelve (12) hours beginning at seven o'clock a.m. (7:00 a.m.) and ending at seven o'clock p.m. (7:00 p.m.), central time, during the legislative session of the general assembly. By use of a voice mail system which employs technology that serves deaf persons, such service will enable deaf members of the public to leave messages for members of the general assembly, receive information pertaining to the legislative calendars for the senate and house of representatives, and receive information on the status of legislation currently before the general assembly.
Acts 1995, ch. 180, § 1; 1997 , ch. 435, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-7-113 — TN Code / Title 3 / Chapter 7 / Section 3-7-113
Review and discussion of any audit
Status: in_force

The fiscal review committee shall review and discuss any audit of a department, agency or institution of this state prepared by the comptroller of the treasury, pursuant to § 8-4-109 , subject to the following: (1) The fiscal review staff shall first review all audits of state departments, agencies or institutions prepared by the comptroller, pursuant to § 8-4-109 , in conjunction with the chair or chairs of the fiscal review committee or the chairs' selected designees, for analysis and selection of such audits as deemed necessary for formal review by the fiscal review committee; (2) Effective January 1, 2007, the fiscal review staff shall forward to the chair or chairs of the fiscal review committee any above mentioned audit that contains a finding, or substantially similar finding, that has been repeated in three (3) or more consecutive audit reports; (3) Except in extraordinary circumstances, all audit reviews by the staff and committee pursuant to this section shall be conducted while the general assembly is not in session; and (4) This section does not limit the jurisdiction of the committee to review matters contained in other audits performed by the comptroller. Acts 2005, ch. 449, § 1.
The fiscal review committee shall review and discuss any audit of a department, agency or institution of this state prepared by the comptroller of the treasury, pursuant to § 8-4-109 , subject to the following:
(1) The fiscal review staff shall first review all audits of state departments, agencies or institutions prepared by the comptroller, pursuant to § 8-4-109 , in conjunction with the chair or chairs of the fiscal review committee or the chairs' selected designees, for analysis and selection of such audits as deemed necessary for formal review by the fiscal review committee;
(2) Effective January 1, 2007, the fiscal review staff shall forward to the chair or chairs of the fiscal review committee any above mentioned audit that contains a finding, or substantially similar finding, that has been repeated in three (3) or more consecutive audit reports;
(3) Except in extraordinary circumstances, all audit reviews by the staff and committee pursuant to this section shall be conducted while the general assembly is not in session; and
(4) This section does not limit the jurisdiction of the committee to review matters contained in other audits performed by the comptroller.
Acts 2005, ch. 449, § 1.