Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-29-244 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 29 / Section 4-29-244
Governmental entities terminated on June 30, 2023
Status: in_force

(a) The following governmental entities shall terminate on June 30, 2023: (1) [Deleted by 2021 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-245 , effective October 1, 2021.] (2) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-248 , effective March 31, 2023.] (3) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-248 , effective March 6, 2023.] (4) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-249 , effective March 6, 2023.] (5) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-248 , effective March 31, 2023.] (6) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-248 , effective March 14, 2023.] (7) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-248 , effective March 14, 2023.] (8) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-250 , effective March 6, 2023.] (9) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-248 , effective March 10, 2023.] (10) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-245 , effective May 5, 2023.] (11) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-248 , effective March 31, 2023.] (12) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-248 , effective March 31, 2023.] (13) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-248 , effective April 17, 2023.] (14) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-248 , effective March 31, 2023.] (15) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-248 , effective March 31, 2023.] (16) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-248 , effective April 4, 2023.] (17) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-250 , effective March 10, 2023.] (18) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-249 , effective March 6, 2023.] (19) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-248 , effective March 31, 2023.] (20) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-248 , effective March 6, 2023.] (21) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-246 , effective March 14, 2023.] (22) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-246 , effective March 31, 2023.] (23) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-249 , effective March 6, 2023.] (24) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-245 , effective March 6, 2023.] (25) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-252 , effective March 6, 2023.] (26) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-250 , effective March 6, 2023.] (27) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-249 , effective March 31, 2023.] (28) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-248 , effective April 6, 2023.] (29) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-249 , effective March 14, 2023.] (30) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-248 , effective March 6, 2023.] (31) [Deleted by 2019 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-241 .] (32) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-249 , effective March 6, 2023.] (33) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-250 , effective March 6, 2023.] (34) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-249 , effective March 6, 2023.] (35) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-249 , effective March 6, 2023.] (36) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-250 , effective March 6, 2023.] (37) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-246 , effective March 31, 2023.] (38) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-247 , effective April 4, 2023.] (39) [Deleted by 2024 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-247 , effective March 28, 2024.] (40) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-247 , effective March 31, 2023.] (41) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-248 , effective March 31, 2023.] (42) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-249 , effective March 6, 2023.] (b) Each department, commission, board, agency, or council of state government created during calendar year 2021 terminates on June 30, 2023. (c) Any governmental entity that has been terminated under this section may be continued, reestablished, or restructured in accordance with this chapter. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 610,s 2, eff. 3/28/2024. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 331, s 1, eff. 5/5/2023. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 156, s 1, eff. 4/17/2023. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 136, s 1, eff. 4/6/2023. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 106, s 1, eff. 4/4/2023. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 105, s 1, eff. 4/4/2023. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 81, s 1, eff. 3/31/2023. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 80, s 1, eff. 3/31/2023. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 79, s 1, eff. 3/31/2023. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 78, s 1, eff. 3/31/2023. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 77, s 1, eff. 3/31/2023. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 76, s 1, eff. 3/31/2023. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 75, s 1, eff. 3/31/2023. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 74, s 1, eff. 3/31/2023. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 73, s 1, eff. 3/31/2023. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 72, s 1, eff. 3/31/2023. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 71, s 1, eff. 3/31/2023. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 70, s 1, eff. 3/31/2023. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 34, s 1, eff. 3/14/2023. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 33, s 1, eff. 3/14/2023. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 32, s 1, eff. 3/14/2023. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 31, s 1, eff. 3/14/2023. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 30, s 1, eff. 3/10/2023. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 29, s 1, eff. 3/10/2023. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 18, s 1, eff. 3/6/2023. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 17, s 1, eff. 3/6/2023. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 16, s 1, eff. 3/6/2023. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 15, s 1, eff. 3/6/2023. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 14, s 1, eff. 3/6/2023. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 13, s 1, eff. 3/6/2023. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 12, s 1, eff. 3/6/2023. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 11, s 1, eff. 3/6/2023. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 10, s 1, eff. 3/6/2023. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 9, s 1, eff. 3/6/2023. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 8, s 1, eff. 3/6/2023. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 7, s 1, eff. 3/6/2023. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 6, s 1, eff. 3/6/2023. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 5, s 1, eff. 3/6/2023. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 4, s 1, eff. 3/6/2023. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 3, s 1, eff. 3/6/2023. Amended by 2021EX2 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1, s 4, eff. 11/3/2021. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 577, s 2, eff. 5/27/2021. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 557, s 3, eff. 10/1/2021. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 224, s 2, eff. 4/22/2021. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 352, s 2, eff. 5/11/2021. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 318, s 2, eff. 5/4/2021. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 288, s 2, eff. 4/30/2021. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 159, Secs.s 2, s 2 eff. 4/20/2021. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 160, s 1, eff. 7/1/2022. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 145, s 1, eff. 4/13/2021. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 75, s 2, eff. 3/29/2021. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 49, s 2, eff. 3/29/2021. Admended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 634, s 2, eff. 4/1/2020. Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 613, s 2, eff. 3/25/2020. Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 612, s 2, eff. 3/25/2020. Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 541, s 2, eff. 3/19/2020. Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 538, s 2, eff. 3/19/2020. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 368, s 2, eff. 5/10/2019. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 333, s 2, eff. 5/10/2019. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 293, s 2, eff. 5/8/2019. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 291, s 2, eff. 5/8/2019. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 290, s 2, eff. 5/8/2019. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 289, s 2, eff. 5/8/2019. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 288, s 2, eff. 5/8/2019. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 287, s 2, eff. 5/8/2019. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 286, s 2, eff. 5/8/2019. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 285, s 2, eff. 5/8/2019. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 115, s 2, eff. 4/9/2019. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 113, s 2, eff. 4/9/2019. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 73, s 1, eff. 3/28/2019. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 56, s 2, eff. 3/28/2019. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 54, s 2, eff. 3/28/2019. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 50, s 2, eff. 3/28/2019. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 47, s 2, eff. 3/28/2019. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 46, s 2, eff. 3/28/2019. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 955, s 1, eff. 5/15/2018. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 704, s 2, eff. 4/12/2018. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 531, s 2, eff. 3/7/2018. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 522, s 2, eff. 2/22/2018. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 521, s 2, eff. 2/22/2018. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 504, s 2, eff. 2/22/2018. Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 324, s 2, eff. 5/9/2017. Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 558, s 2, eff. 3/2/2016.
(a) The following governmental entities shall terminate on June 30, 2023: (1) [Deleted by 2021 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-245 , effective October 1, 2021.] (2) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-248 , effective March 31, 2023.] (3) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-248 , effective March 6, 2023.] (4) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-249 , effective March 6, 2023.] (5) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-248 , effective March 31, 2023.] (6) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-248 , effective March 14, 2023.] (7) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-248 , effective March 14, 2023.] (8) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-250 , effective March 6, 2023.] (9) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-248 , effective March 10, 2023.] (10) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-245 , effective May 5, 2023.] (11) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-248 , effective March 31, 2023.] (12) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-248 , effective March 31, 2023.] (13) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-248 , effective April 17, 2023.] (14) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-248 , effective March 31, 2023.] (15) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-248 , effective March 31, 2023.] (16) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-248 , effective April 4, 2023.] (17) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-250 , effective March 10, 2023.] (18) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-249 , effective March 6, 2023.] (19) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-248 , effective March 31, 2023.] (20) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-248 , effective March 6, 2023.] (21) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-246 , effective March 14, 2023.] (22) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-246 , effective March 31, 2023.] (23) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-249 , effective March 6, 2023.] (24) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-245 , effective March 6, 2023.] (25) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-252 , effective March 6, 2023.] (26) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-250 , effective March 6, 2023.] (27) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-249 , effective March 31, 2023.] (28) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-248 , effective April 6, 2023.] (29) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-249 , effective March 14, 2023.] (30) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-248 , effective March 6, 2023.] (31) [Deleted by 2019 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-241 .] (32) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-249 , effective March 6, 2023.] (33) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-250 , effective March 6, 2023.] (34) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-249 , effective March 6, 2023.] (35) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-249 , effective March 6, 2023.] (36) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-250 , effective March 6, 2023.] (37) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-246 , effective March 31, 2023.] (38) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-247 , effective April 4, 2023.] (39) [Deleted by 2024 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-247 , effective March 28, 2024.] (40) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-247 , effective March 31, 2023.] (41) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-248 , effective March 31, 2023.] (42) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-249 , effective March 6, 2023.]
(1) [Deleted by 2021 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-245 , effective October 1, 2021.]
(2) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-248 , effective March 31, 2023.]
(3) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-248 , effective March 6, 2023.]
(4) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-249 , effective March 6, 2023.]
(5) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-248 , effective March 31, 2023.]
(6) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-248 , effective March 14, 2023.]
(7) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-248 , effective March 14, 2023.]
(8) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-250 , effective March 6, 2023.]
(9) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-248 , effective March 10, 2023.]
(10) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-245 , effective May 5, 2023.]
(11) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-248 , effective March 31, 2023.]
(12) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-248 , effective March 31, 2023.]
(13) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-248 , effective April 17, 2023.]
(14) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-248 , effective March 31, 2023.]
(15) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-248 , effective March 31, 2023.]
(16) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-248 , effective April 4, 2023.]
(17) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-250 , effective March 10, 2023.]
(18) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-249 , effective March 6, 2023.]
(19) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-248 , effective March 31, 2023.]
(20) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-248 , effective March 6, 2023.]
(21) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-246 , effective March 14, 2023.]
(22) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-246 , effective March 31, 2023.]
(23) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-249 , effective March 6, 2023.]
(24) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-245 , effective March 6, 2023.]
(25) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-252 , effective March 6, 2023.]
(26) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-250 , effective March 6, 2023.]
(27) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-249 , effective March 31, 2023.]
(28) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-248 , effective April 6, 2023.]
(29) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-249 , effective March 14, 2023.]
(30) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-248 , effective March 6, 2023.]
(31) [Deleted by 2019 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-241 .]
(32) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-249 , effective March 6, 2023.]
(33) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-250 , effective March 6, 2023.]
(34) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-249 , effective March 6, 2023.]
(35) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-249 , effective March 6, 2023.]
(36) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-250 , effective March 6, 2023.]
(37) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-246 , effective March 31, 2023.]
(38) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-247 , effective April 4, 2023.]
(39) [Deleted by 2024 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-247 , effective March 28, 2024.]
(40) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-247 , effective March 31, 2023.]
(41) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-248 , effective March 31, 2023.]
(42) [Deleted by 2023 amendment; transferred to § 4-29-249 , effective March 6, 2023.]
(b) Each department, commission, board, agency, or council of state government created during calendar year 2021 terminates on June 30, 2023.
(c) Any governmental entity that has been terminated under this section may be continued, reestablished, or restructured in accordance with this chapter.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 610,s 2, eff. 3/28/2024.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 331, s 1, eff. 5/5/2023.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 156, s 1, eff. 4/17/2023.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 136, s 1, eff. 4/6/2023.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 106, s 1, eff. 4/4/2023.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 105, s 1, eff. 4/4/2023.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 81, s 1, eff. 3/31/2023.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 80, s 1, eff. 3/31/2023.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 79, s 1, eff. 3/31/2023.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 78, s 1, eff. 3/31/2023.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 77, s 1, eff. 3/31/2023.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 76, s 1, eff. 3/31/2023.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 75, s 1, eff. 3/31/2023.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 74, s 1, eff. 3/31/2023.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 73, s 1, eff. 3/31/2023.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 72, s 1, eff. 3/31/2023.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 71, s 1, eff. 3/31/2023.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 70, s 1, eff. 3/31/2023.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 34, s 1, eff. 3/14/2023.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 33, s 1, eff. 3/14/2023.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 32, s 1, eff. 3/14/2023.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 31, s 1, eff. 3/14/2023.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 30, s 1, eff. 3/10/2023.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 29, s 1, eff. 3/10/2023.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 18, s 1, eff. 3/6/2023.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 17, s 1, eff. 3/6/2023.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 16, s 1, eff. 3/6/2023.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 15, s 1, eff. 3/6/2023.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 14, s 1, eff. 3/6/2023.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 13, s 1, eff. 3/6/2023.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 12, s 1, eff. 3/6/2023.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 11, s 1, eff. 3/6/2023.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 10, s 1, eff. 3/6/2023.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 9, s 1, eff. 3/6/2023.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 8, s 1, eff. 3/6/2023.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 7, s 1, eff. 3/6/2023.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 6, s 1, eff. 3/6/2023.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 5, s 1, eff. 3/6/2023.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 4, s 1, eff. 3/6/2023.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 3, s 1, eff. 3/6/2023.
Amended by 2021EX2 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1, s 4, eff. 11/3/2021.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 577, s 2, eff. 5/27/2021.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 557, s 3, eff. 10/1/2021.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 224, s 2, eff. 4/22/2021.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 352, s 2, eff. 5/11/2021.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 318, s 2, eff. 5/4/2021.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 288, s 2, eff. 4/30/2021.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 159, Secs.s 2, s 2 eff. 4/20/2021.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 160, s 1, eff. 7/1/2022.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 145, s 1, eff. 4/13/2021.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 75, s 2, eff. 3/29/2021.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 49, s 2, eff. 3/29/2021.
Admended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 634, s 2, eff. 4/1/2020.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 613, s 2, eff. 3/25/2020.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 612, s 2, eff. 3/25/2020.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 541, s 2, eff. 3/19/2020.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 538, s 2, eff. 3/19/2020.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 368, s 2, eff. 5/10/2019.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 333, s 2, eff. 5/10/2019.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 293, s 2, eff. 5/8/2019.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 291, s 2, eff. 5/8/2019.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 290, s 2, eff. 5/8/2019.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 289, s 2, eff. 5/8/2019.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 288, s 2, eff. 5/8/2019.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 287, s 2, eff. 5/8/2019.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 286, s 2, eff. 5/8/2019.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 285, s 2, eff. 5/8/2019.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 115, s 2, eff. 4/9/2019.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 113, s 2, eff. 4/9/2019.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 73, s 1, eff. 3/28/2019.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 56, s 2, eff. 3/28/2019.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 54, s 2, eff. 3/28/2019.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 50, s 2, eff. 3/28/2019.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 47, s 2, eff. 3/28/2019.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 46, s 2, eff. 3/28/2019.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 955, s 1, eff. 5/15/2018.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 704, s 2, eff. 4/12/2018.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 531, s 2, eff. 3/7/2018.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 522, s 2, eff. 2/22/2018.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 521, s 2, eff. 2/22/2018.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 504, s 2, eff. 2/22/2018.
Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 324, s 2, eff. 5/9/2017.
Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 558, s 2, eff. 3/2/2016.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-31-1103 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 31 / Section 4-31-1103
Assignment or pledge of local capital outlay funds as security - Procedures
Status: in_force

(a) Each LGU issuing education debt, as well as any LEA for which education debt is issued, are authorized to assign or pledge for the further security of the education debt the available local capital outlay funds, whether such debt is issued pursuant to title 9, chapter 21, or title 49, chapter 3, and to assign or pledge to the authority all right and interest in such funds to be used by the authority as permitted under this part. (b) Upon the approval of an application, the authority shall notify the commissioner of finance and administration, indicating the identity of the participating LGU and LEA and the terms of the assignment or pledge. The authority shall submit a certified copy of the debt service schedule for the education debt to the commissioner of finance and administration. The commissioner of finance and administration shall be entitled to rely on such schedule or other submitted documentation, without any further review or investigation. Notwithstanding § 49-3-102(b) , the commissioner shall withhold and pay such sum from the available local capital outlay funds to the authority pursuant to any assignment or pledge. (c) Any earnings on such funds after receipt by the authority and prior to payment on the education debt shall accrue to the benefit of the authority. (d) The lien of any assignment or pledge pursuant to this part shall be valid and binding as of the time it is made, and as against all parties having claims of any kind in tort, contract, or otherwise against the LGU, the LEA, or the authority, regardless of whether such parties have notice of those claims. Recording of the resolution or any other instrument by which the assignment or pledge is created is not required. This part and the agreement required by § 4-31-1102 shall in all respects govern the creation, perfection, priority and enforcement of such assignment or pledge, and title 47, chapter 9 shall not govern such matters. Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 966, s 86, eff. 7/1/2023. Acts 2005, ch. 211, § 1.
(a) Each LGU issuing education debt, as well as any LEA for which education debt is issued, are authorized to assign or pledge for the further security of the education debt the available local capital outlay funds, whether such debt is issued pursuant to title 9, chapter 21, or title 49, chapter 3, and to assign or pledge to the authority all right and interest in such funds to be used by the authority as permitted under this part.
(b) Upon the approval of an application, the authority shall notify the commissioner of finance and administration, indicating the identity of the participating LGU and LEA and the terms of the assignment or pledge. The authority shall submit a certified copy of the debt service schedule for the education debt to the commissioner of finance and administration. The commissioner of finance and administration shall be entitled to rely on such schedule or other submitted documentation, without any further review or investigation. Notwithstanding § 49-3-102(b) , the commissioner shall withhold and pay such sum from the available local capital outlay funds to the authority pursuant to any assignment or pledge.
(c) Any earnings on such funds after receipt by the authority and prior to payment on the education debt shall accrue to the benefit of the authority.
(d) The lien of any assignment or pledge pursuant to this part shall be valid and binding as of the time it is made, and as against all parties having claims of any kind in tort, contract, or otherwise against the LGU, the LEA, or the authority, regardless of whether such parties have notice of those claims. Recording of the resolution or any other instrument by which the assignment or pledge is created is not required. This part and the agreement required by § 4-31-1102 shall in all respects govern the creation, perfection, priority and enforcement of such assignment or pledge, and title 47, chapter 9 shall not govern such matters.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 966, s 86, eff. 7/1/2023.
Acts 2005, ch. 211, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-6-108 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 6 / Section 4-6-108
Matron of penitentiary
Status: in_force

(a) The matron of the state penitentiary shall be appointed by the commissioner of correction, and shall receive a salary, payable monthly upon the warrant of the commissioner of finance and administration. (b) It is the matron's duty to look after the moral conduct and general welfare of the female inmates, and to perform such other duties as may be required by the commissioner. Acts 1919, ch. 39, § 10; impl. am. Acts 1923, ch. 7, §§ 1, 2, 42; Shan. Supp., § 312b15; Code 1932, § 384; Acts 1933, ch. 159, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 24; C. Supp. 1950, § 384; impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 3; impl. am. Acts 1961, ch. 97, § 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-618.
(a) The matron of the state penitentiary shall be appointed by the commissioner of correction, and shall receive a salary, payable monthly upon the warrant of the commissioner of finance and administration.
(b) It is the matron's duty to look after the moral conduct and general welfare of the female inmates, and to perform such other duties as may be required by the commissioner.
Acts 1919, ch. 39, § 10; impl. am. Acts 1923, ch. 7, §§ 1, 2, 42; Shan. Supp., § 312b15; Code 1932, § 384; Acts 1933, ch. 159, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 24; C. Supp. 1950, § 384; impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 3; impl. am. Acts 1961, ch. 97, § 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-618.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-31-1202 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 31 / Section 4-31-1202
Part definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this part: (1) "Department of transportation" means the Tennessee department of transportation and its successors; (2) "Eligible costs" means, as applied to a qualified project to be financed with federal funds, the costs that are permitted under applicable federal laws, requirements, procedures and guidelines. As applied to all other qualified projects, "eligible costs" includes the costs of preliminary engineering, traffic and revenue studies, environmental studies, right-of-way acquisition, legal and financial services associated with the development of the qualified project, construction, construction management, facilities and other costs necessary for the qualified project. "Eligible costs" also includes project monitoring costs incurred by the department of transportation, as provided in § 4-31-1205(d) ; (3) (A) "Eligible project" means: (i) A transportation infrastructure project, including streets, highways, bridges, tunnels and any related roadway facilities; (ii) Intelligent transportation systems; (iii) Air transport and airport facilities; (iv) Railways and rail facilities; (v) Port facilities; (vi) Mass transit systems or transit capital projects; (vii) Parking facilities; and (viii) Pedestrian or bicycle facilities that provide public benefits by enhancing mobility or safety, promoting economic development or increasing the quality of life and general welfare of the public; (B) There may be included as part of any "eligible project" all improvements, including equipment, necessary to the full utilization of the project, including site preparation, roads and streets, sidewalks, water supply, outdoor lighting, belt line railroad sidings and lead tracks, bridges, causeways, terminals for railroad, automotive and air transportation, transportation facilities incidental to the project and the dredging and improving of harbors and waterways; (C) None of the descriptive words in subdivision (3)(B) shall be construed to constitute a limitation; (4) "Financing agreement" means any agreement entered into between the authority and a qualified borrower pertaining to a loan entered into under this part; (5) "Fund" means the Tennessee transportation state infrastructure fund; (6) "Government unit" means a county, incorporated town or city, metropolitan government, state agency, or instrumentality, authority or agency of government created by any one (1) or more of the listed entities or by an act of the general assembly, including combinations of two (2) or more of these entities, acting jointly to construct, own or operate a qualified project, or any other state authority, board, commission, agency or department that may construct, own or operate a qualified project; (7) "Loan" means an obligation subject to repayment that is provided by the fund to a qualified borrower for all or part of the eligible costs of a qualified project. A loan may be disbursed in anticipation of reimbursement for or direct payment of the eligible costs of a qualified project; (8) "Project revenues" or "revenues" mean all rates, rents, fees, assessments, charges and other receipts derived or to be derived by a qualified borrower from a qualified project or otherwise made available, including, but not limited to, tax revenues, and, as provided in the applicable financing agreement, derived from any system of which the qualified project is a part or from any other revenue producing facility under the ownership or control of the qualified borrower, including, without limitation, proceeds of grants, gifts, appropriations, investment earnings, proceeds of insurance or condemnation and proceeds from the sale or other disposition of property and from any other source as may be provided by the qualified borrower; (9) "Qualified borrower" means any governmental unit authorized to construct, operate, or own a qualified project; (10) "Qualified project" means an eligible project that has been recommended by the department of transportation to receive a loan from the fund to defray an eligible cost; and (11) "Security" means that which is determined by the authority to be acceptable to secure a loan to a qualified borrower under this part and includes, but is not limited to, project revenues, ad valorem taxes, state-shared taxes, letters of credit and bond insurance. Acts 2009, ch. 525, § 1.
As used in this part:
(1) "Department of transportation" means the Tennessee department of transportation and its successors;
(2) "Eligible costs" means, as applied to a qualified project to be financed with federal funds, the costs that are permitted under applicable federal laws, requirements, procedures and guidelines. As applied to all other qualified projects, "eligible costs" includes the costs of preliminary engineering, traffic and revenue studies, environmental studies, right-of-way acquisition, legal and financial services associated with the development of the qualified project, construction, construction management, facilities and other costs necessary for the qualified project. "Eligible costs" also includes project monitoring costs incurred by the department of transportation, as provided in § 4-31-1205(d) ;
(3) (A) "Eligible project" means: (i) A transportation infrastructure project, including streets, highways, bridges, tunnels and any related roadway facilities; (ii) Intelligent transportation systems; (iii) Air transport and airport facilities; (iv) Railways and rail facilities; (v) Port facilities; (vi) Mass transit systems or transit capital projects; (vii) Parking facilities; and (viii) Pedestrian or bicycle facilities that provide public benefits by enhancing mobility or safety, promoting economic development or increasing the quality of life and general welfare of the public; (B) There may be included as part of any "eligible project" all improvements, including equipment, necessary to the full utilization of the project, including site preparation, roads and streets, sidewalks, water supply, outdoor lighting, belt line railroad sidings and lead tracks, bridges, causeways, terminals for railroad, automotive and air transportation, transportation facilities incidental to the project and the dredging and improving of harbors and waterways; (C) None of the descriptive words in subdivision (3)(B) shall be construed to constitute a limitation;
(A) "Eligible project" means: (i) A transportation infrastructure project, including streets, highways, bridges, tunnels and any related roadway facilities; (ii) Intelligent transportation systems; (iii) Air transport and airport facilities; (iv) Railways and rail facilities; (v) Port facilities; (vi) Mass transit systems or transit capital projects; (vii) Parking facilities; and (viii) Pedestrian or bicycle facilities that provide public benefits by enhancing mobility or safety, promoting economic development or increasing the quality of life and general welfare of the public;
(i) A transportation infrastructure project, including streets, highways, bridges, tunnels and any related roadway facilities;
(ii) Intelligent transportation systems;
(iii) Air transport and airport facilities;
(iv) Railways and rail facilities;
(v) Port facilities;
(vi) Mass transit systems or transit capital projects;
(vii) Parking facilities; and
(viii) Pedestrian or bicycle facilities that provide public benefits by enhancing mobility or safety, promoting economic development or increasing the quality of life and general welfare of the public;
(B) There may be included as part of any "eligible project" all improvements, including equipment, necessary to the full utilization of the project, including site preparation, roads and streets, sidewalks, water supply, outdoor lighting, belt line railroad sidings and lead tracks, bridges, causeways, terminals for railroad, automotive and air transportation, transportation facilities incidental to the project and the dredging and improving of harbors and waterways;
(C) None of the descriptive words in subdivision (3)(B) shall be construed to constitute a limitation;
(4) "Financing agreement" means any agreement entered into between the authority and a qualified borrower pertaining to a loan entered into under this part;
(5) "Fund" means the Tennessee transportation state infrastructure fund;
(6) "Government unit" means a county, incorporated town or city, metropolitan government, state agency, or instrumentality, authority or agency of government created by any one (1) or more of the listed entities or by an act of the general assembly, including combinations of two (2) or more of these entities, acting jointly to construct, own or operate a qualified project, or any other state authority, board, commission, agency or department that may construct, own or operate a qualified project;
(7) "Loan" means an obligation subject to repayment that is provided by the fund to a qualified borrower for all or part of the eligible costs of a qualified project. A loan may be disbursed in anticipation of reimbursement for or direct payment of the eligible costs of a qualified project;
(8) "Project revenues" or "revenues" mean all rates, rents, fees, assessments, charges and other receipts derived or to be derived by a qualified borrower from a qualified project or otherwise made available, including, but not limited to, tax revenues, and, as provided in the applicable financing agreement, derived from any system of which the qualified project is a part or from any other revenue producing facility under the ownership or control of the qualified borrower, including, without limitation, proceeds of grants, gifts, appropriations, investment earnings, proceeds of insurance or condemnation and proceeds from the sale or other disposition of property and from any other source as may be provided by the qualified borrower;
(9) "Qualified borrower" means any governmental unit authorized to construct, operate, or own a qualified project;
(10) "Qualified project" means an eligible project that has been recommended by the department of transportation to receive a loan from the fund to defray an eligible cost; and
(11) "Security" means that which is determined by the authority to be acceptable to secure a loan to a qualified borrower under this part and includes, but is not limited to, project revenues, ad valorem taxes, state-shared taxes, letters of credit and bond insurance.
Acts 2009, ch. 525, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-29-111 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 29 / Section 4-29-111
Information, assistance, audits provided to evaluation committee
Status: in_force

(a) All governmental entities shall provide the evaluation committee with any information or assistance it requires. (b) The comptroller of the treasury shall perform limited program review audits to aid the review of the evaluation committee and shall, from time to time, counsel and consult with the committee on its informational requirements on the governmental entities being reviewed. Acts 1977, ch. 452, § 13; T.C.A., § 4-2917.
(a) All governmental entities shall provide the evaluation committee with any information or assistance it requires.
(b) The comptroller of the treasury shall perform limited program review audits to aid the review of the evaluation committee and shall, from time to time, counsel and consult with the committee on its informational requirements on the governmental entities being reviewed.
Acts 1977, ch. 452, § 13; T.C.A., § 4-2917.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-31-1205 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 31 / Section 4-31-1205
Recommendation of projects - Loans - Qualified borrowers - Reimbursement of costs - Loan fees
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner of transportation shall review a proposed project and shall determine if it is an eligible project and, if so, whether or not to recommend the project to the authority. Preference may be given to eligible projects that have financial support in addition to any loan that may be received from the fund. (b) Upon recommendation by the department of transportation of a qualified project, the authority has the power and is authorized to make loans to a qualified borrower; provided, that the fund has sufficient money to make the loan to pay for all or part of the eligible costs of a qualified project. The term of the loan shall not exceed the useful life of the project, as determined by the authority in consultation with the department of transportation. The authority shall require the qualified borrower to enter into a financing agreement in connection with its loan. The authority, in consultation with the department of transportation, shall determine the form and content of loan applications and financing agreements, including the term and rate or rates of interest on a financing agreement and security required. The authority shall determine the interest rate for a loan under this part in a manner consistent with interest rates established for loans under title 68, chapter 221, part 10. The terms and conditions of a loan made with federal funds shall comply with applicable federal requirements. (c) Loans shall be made only to qualified borrowers that: (1) In the opinion of the authority demonstrate financial capability to assure sufficient revenues to operate and maintain the eligible project for its useful life and to repay the loan; (2) Pledge the security as required by the authority for repayment of the loan; (3) Provide assurances that are reasonably requested by the authority and the department of transportation; and (4) Agree to maintain financial records in accordance with governmental accounting standards and to conduct an annual audit of the project's financial records in accordance with generally accepted governmental auditing standards and with minimum standards prescribed by the comptroller of the treasury, and to file the audit with the comptroller. In the event of the failure or refusal of a qualified borrower to have the audit prepared, the comptroller may appoint an accountant or direct the department of audit to prepare the audit at the expense of the borrower. (d) The department of transportation shall review and approve, and submit to the authority for reimbursement, such eligible costs as may be incurred by a qualified borrower for a qualified project. For this purpose, the department of transportation shall have authority to inspect the work, examine project records and employ consultants as it deems appropriate to assist in carrying out such functions. To cover the costs of performing such functions, the department of transportation may charge the costs to the qualified project as an eligible cost and receive reimbursement for the costs from the authority. (e) The authority may assess a loan fee to cover the costs of administration of the program. The fee may be apportioned between the authority and the department of transportation. Acts 2009, ch. 525, § 1.
(a) The commissioner of transportation shall review a proposed project and shall determine if it is an eligible project and, if so, whether or not to recommend the project to the authority. Preference may be given to eligible projects that have financial support in addition to any loan that may be received from the fund.
(b) Upon recommendation by the department of transportation of a qualified project, the authority has the power and is authorized to make loans to a qualified borrower; provided, that the fund has sufficient money to make the loan to pay for all or part of the eligible costs of a qualified project. The term of the loan shall not exceed the useful life of the project, as determined by the authority in consultation with the department of transportation. The authority shall require the qualified borrower to enter into a financing agreement in connection with its loan. The authority, in consultation with the department of transportation, shall determine the form and content of loan applications and financing agreements, including the term and rate or rates of interest on a financing agreement and security required. The authority shall determine the interest rate for a loan under this part in a manner consistent with interest rates established for loans under title 68, chapter 221, part 10. The terms and conditions of a loan made with federal funds shall comply with applicable federal requirements.
(c) Loans shall be made only to qualified borrowers that: (1) In the opinion of the authority demonstrate financial capability to assure sufficient revenues to operate and maintain the eligible project for its useful life and to repay the loan; (2) Pledge the security as required by the authority for repayment of the loan; (3) Provide assurances that are reasonably requested by the authority and the department of transportation; and (4) Agree to maintain financial records in accordance with governmental accounting standards and to conduct an annual audit of the project's financial records in accordance with generally accepted governmental auditing standards and with minimum standards prescribed by the comptroller of the treasury, and to file the audit with the comptroller. In the event of the failure or refusal of a qualified borrower to have the audit prepared, the comptroller may appoint an accountant or direct the department of audit to prepare the audit at the expense of the borrower.
(1) In the opinion of the authority demonstrate financial capability to assure sufficient revenues to operate and maintain the eligible project for its useful life and to repay the loan;
(2) Pledge the security as required by the authority for repayment of the loan;
(3) Provide assurances that are reasonably requested by the authority and the department of transportation; and
(4) Agree to maintain financial records in accordance with governmental accounting standards and to conduct an annual audit of the project's financial records in accordance with generally accepted governmental auditing standards and with minimum standards prescribed by the comptroller of the treasury, and to file the audit with the comptroller. In the event of the failure or refusal of a qualified borrower to have the audit prepared, the comptroller may appoint an accountant or direct the department of audit to prepare the audit at the expense of the borrower.
(d) The department of transportation shall review and approve, and submit to the authority for reimbursement, such eligible costs as may be incurred by a qualified borrower for a qualified project. For this purpose, the department of transportation shall have authority to inspect the work, examine project records and employ consultants as it deems appropriate to assist in carrying out such functions. To cover the costs of performing such functions, the department of transportation may charge the costs to the qualified project as an eligible cost and receive reimbursement for the costs from the authority.
(e) The authority may assess a loan fee to cover the costs of administration of the program. The fee may be apportioned between the authority and the department of transportation.
Acts 2009, ch. 525, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-31-120 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 31 / Section 4-31-120
Bonds and notes - Maintenance of tax-exempt status
Status: in_force

For the purpose of ensuring that the bonds or notes authorized under this chapter and issued after March 8, 2016, maintain their tax-exempt status as may be provided by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C.), as amended, no state officer or employee or user of a capital project, pollution control facility, or any other property financed or refinanced, directly or indirectly, with the proceeds of such bonds or notes, including, but not limited to, borrowers under a program loan agreement, shall authorize or allow any change, amendment, or modification to a project or program financed or refinanced, directly or indirectly, with the proceeds of such bonds or notes which change, amendment, or modification would affect the tax-exempt status of such bonds or notes unless the change, amendment, or modification receives the prior approval of the office of state and local finance in the office of the comptroller of the treasury and the authority. Failure to receive such approval shall render any change, amendment, or modification null and void. Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 571,s 1, eff. 3/8/2016.
For the purpose of ensuring that the bonds or notes authorized under this chapter and issued after March 8, 2016, maintain their tax-exempt status as may be provided by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C.), as amended, no state officer or employee or user of a capital project, pollution control facility, or any other property financed or refinanced, directly or indirectly, with the proceeds of such bonds or notes, including, but not limited to, borrowers under a program loan agreement, shall authorize or allow any change, amendment, or modification to a project or program financed or refinanced, directly or indirectly, with the proceeds of such bonds or notes which change, amendment, or modification would affect the tax-exempt status of such bonds or notes unless the change, amendment, or modification receives the prior approval of the office of state and local finance in the office of the comptroller of the treasury and the authority. Failure to receive such approval shall render any change, amendment, or modification null and void.
Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 571,s 1, eff. 3/8/2016.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-7-117 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 7 / Section 4-7-117
Monthly payment to be used for medical care of retired canine in care of highway patrol officer
Status: in_force

(a) When a canine that was utilized in the service of the highway patrol is retired due to age, service-related injury, or any other reason, and the canine is retired to the care and custody of a highway patrol officer, whether active or retired, the department of safety, from funds budgeted to the department through the general appropriations act, shall pay, on a monthly basis, the officer caring for the retired canine the sum of eighty-five dollars ($85.00) to be used exclusively for the medical care of the retired canine. (b) The officer with custody of the retired canine shall maintain records of all medical treatment provided to the retired canine in the officer's care and custody and, by June 1 of each year, submit a copy of these medical records to the department of safety for the fiscal year ending at the end of that month. (c) Within thirty (30) days of the death of a retired canine in the care of a highway patrol officer, the officer shall notify the department of safety of the canine's death. Upon receiving notification pursuant to this subsection (c), the monthly medical treatment payments to the officer provided by this section shall cease. (d) The monthly amount set out in subsection (a) shall be in addition to any amount that is otherwise due and paid to the officer by virtue of salary, retirement, disability, or other reason. Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 426,s 1, eff. 7/1/2017.
(a) When a canine that was utilized in the service of the highway patrol is retired due to age, service-related injury, or any other reason, and the canine is retired to the care and custody of a highway patrol officer, whether active or retired, the department of safety, from funds budgeted to the department through the general appropriations act, shall pay, on a monthly basis, the officer caring for the retired canine the sum of eighty-five dollars ($85.00) to be used exclusively for the medical care of the retired canine.
(b) The officer with custody of the retired canine shall maintain records of all medical treatment provided to the retired canine in the officer's care and custody and, by June 1 of each year, submit a copy of these medical records to the department of safety for the fiscal year ending at the end of that month.
(c) Within thirty (30) days of the death of a retired canine in the care of a highway patrol officer, the officer shall notify the department of safety of the canine's death. Upon receiving notification pursuant to this subsection (c), the monthly medical treatment payments to the officer provided by this section shall cease.
(d) The monthly amount set out in subsection (a) shall be in addition to any amount that is otherwise due and paid to the officer by virtue of salary, retirement, disability, or other reason.
Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 426,s 1, eff. 7/1/2017.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-51-204 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 51 / Section 4-51-204
List of debtors - Withholding winnings - Ranking of liens
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Any claimant agency may submit to the corporation a list of the names of all persons owing debts in excess of one hundred dollars ($100) to such claimant agency or to persons on whose behalf the claimant agency is acting. The full amount of the debt shall be collectable from any lottery winnings without regard to limitations on the amounts that may be collectable in increments through garnishment or other proceedings. Such list, filed by paper or by electronic means, shall constitute a valid lien upon and claim of lien against the lottery winnings of any debtor named in such list. The list shall contain the names of the debtors, their social security numbers, if available, and any other information that would assist the corporation in identifying the debtors named in the list. (2) The corporation may establish with any claimant agency that has such capability an automated process utilizing the corporation's and the claimant agency's databases to effectuate this part including, but not limited to, a computerized matching process. (b) (1) The corporation is authorized and directed to withhold any winnings subject to the lien created by this part and send notice to the winner by certified mail, return receipt requested, of such action and the reason the winnings were withheld; provided, however, that if the winner appears and claims winnings in person, the corporation shall notify the winner at that time by hand delivery of such action. (2) If the debtor does not protest the withholding of such winnings in writing within thirty (30) days of such notice, the corporation shall pay the funds over to the claimant agency. Except as provided in subdivision (b)(3), if the debtor protests the withholding of such winnings within thirty (30) days of such notice, the corporation shall file an action in interpleader in the circuit court of the county in which the debtor resides if the debtor resides in this state. If the debtor does not reside in this state, such action shall be filed in Davidson County. The corporation shall pay the disputed sum into the clerk of the court and give notice to the claimant agency and debtor of the initiation of such action. (3) For all persons who are debtors of the department of human services due to overdue child support, the corporation shall withhold all winnings subject to administrative proceedings in accordance with title 36, chapter 5 and the rules of the department. (c) The liens created by this part shall rank among themselves as follows: (1) Taxes due the state; (2) Delinquent child support; and (3) All other judgments and liens in order of the date entered or perfected. (d) The corporation shall not be required to deduct claimed debts from prizes paid out by retailers or entities other than the corporation. (e) Any list of debt provided pursuant to this part shall be provided periodically as the corporation shall provide by rules and regulations and the corporation shall not be obligated to retain such lists or deduct debts appearing on such lists beyond the period determined by such rules and regulations; provided, however, that lists provided to the corporation through an automatic data match process shall be maintained on an ongoing basis to enable the continuous monitoring and withholding of lottery winnings for debts due any claimant agency. (f) Pursuant to § 4-51-105(a)(3) , the corporation is authorized to prescribe forms and promulgate rules and regulations that it deems necessary to carry out this part. (g) The corporation and any claimant agency shall incur no civil or criminal liability for good faith adherence to this section. (h) The claimant agency shall pay the corporation for all costs incurred by the corporation in setting off debts in the manner provided in this part. Acts 2003 , ch. 297, § 2.
(a) (1) Any claimant agency may submit to the corporation a list of the names of all persons owing debts in excess of one hundred dollars ($100) to such claimant agency or to persons on whose behalf the claimant agency is acting. The full amount of the debt shall be collectable from any lottery winnings without regard to limitations on the amounts that may be collectable in increments through garnishment or other proceedings. Such list, filed by paper or by electronic means, shall constitute a valid lien upon and claim of lien against the lottery winnings of any debtor named in such list. The list shall contain the names of the debtors, their social security numbers, if available, and any other information that would assist the corporation in identifying the debtors named in the list. (2) The corporation may establish with any claimant agency that has such capability an automated process utilizing the corporation's and the claimant agency's databases to effectuate this part including, but not limited to, a computerized matching process.
(1) Any claimant agency may submit to the corporation a list of the names of all persons owing debts in excess of one hundred dollars ($100) to such claimant agency or to persons on whose behalf the claimant agency is acting. The full amount of the debt shall be collectable from any lottery winnings without regard to limitations on the amounts that may be collectable in increments through garnishment or other proceedings. Such list, filed by paper or by electronic means, shall constitute a valid lien upon and claim of lien against the lottery winnings of any debtor named in such list. The list shall contain the names of the debtors, their social security numbers, if available, and any other information that would assist the corporation in identifying the debtors named in the list.
(2) The corporation may establish with any claimant agency that has such capability an automated process utilizing the corporation's and the claimant agency's databases to effectuate this part including, but not limited to, a computerized matching process.
(b) (1) The corporation is authorized and directed to withhold any winnings subject to the lien created by this part and send notice to the winner by certified mail, return receipt requested, of such action and the reason the winnings were withheld; provided, however, that if the winner appears and claims winnings in person, the corporation shall notify the winner at that time by hand delivery of such action. (2) If the debtor does not protest the withholding of such winnings in writing within thirty (30) days of such notice, the corporation shall pay the funds over to the claimant agency. Except as provided in subdivision (b)(3), if the debtor protests the withholding of such winnings within thirty (30) days of such notice, the corporation shall file an action in interpleader in the circuit court of the county in which the debtor resides if the debtor resides in this state. If the debtor does not reside in this state, such action shall be filed in Davidson County. The corporation shall pay the disputed sum into the clerk of the court and give notice to the claimant agency and debtor of the initiation of such action. (3) For all persons who are debtors of the department of human services due to overdue child support, the corporation shall withhold all winnings subject to administrative proceedings in accordance with title 36, chapter 5 and the rules of the department.
(1) The corporation is authorized and directed to withhold any winnings subject to the lien created by this part and send notice to the winner by certified mail, return receipt requested, of such action and the reason the winnings were withheld; provided, however, that if the winner appears and claims winnings in person, the corporation shall notify the winner at that time by hand delivery of such action.
(2) If the debtor does not protest the withholding of such winnings in writing within thirty (30) days of such notice, the corporation shall pay the funds over to the claimant agency. Except as provided in subdivision (b)(3), if the debtor protests the withholding of such winnings within thirty (30) days of such notice, the corporation shall file an action in interpleader in the circuit court of the county in which the debtor resides if the debtor resides in this state. If the debtor does not reside in this state, such action shall be filed in Davidson County. The corporation shall pay the disputed sum into the clerk of the court and give notice to the claimant agency and debtor of the initiation of such action.
(3) For all persons who are debtors of the department of human services due to overdue child support, the corporation shall withhold all winnings subject to administrative proceedings in accordance with title 36, chapter 5 and the rules of the department.
(c) The liens created by this part shall rank among themselves as follows: (1) Taxes due the state; (2) Delinquent child support; and (3) All other judgments and liens in order of the date entered or perfected.
(1) Taxes due the state;
(2) Delinquent child support; and
(3) All other judgments and liens in order of the date entered or perfected.
(d) The corporation shall not be required to deduct claimed debts from prizes paid out by retailers or entities other than the corporation.
(e) Any list of debt provided pursuant to this part shall be provided periodically as the corporation shall provide by rules and regulations and the corporation shall not be obligated to retain such lists or deduct debts appearing on such lists beyond the period determined by such rules and regulations; provided, however, that lists provided to the corporation through an automatic data match process shall be maintained on an ongoing basis to enable the continuous monitoring and withholding of lottery winnings for debts due any claimant agency.
(f) Pursuant to § 4-51-105(a)(3) , the corporation is authorized to prescribe forms and promulgate rules and regulations that it deems necessary to carry out this part.
(g) The corporation and any claimant agency shall incur no civil or criminal liability for good faith adherence to this section.
(h) The claimant agency shall pay the corporation for all costs incurred by the corporation in setting off debts in the manner provided in this part.
Acts 2003 , ch. 297, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-5401 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-5401
Short title
Status: in_force

This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame Act of 2019." Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 88,s 1, eff. 4/4/2019. Acts 1994, ch. 738, § 2.
This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame Act of 2019."
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 88,s 1, eff. 4/4/2019.
Acts 1994, ch. 738, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-31-204 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 31 / Section 4-31-204
Loans - Prerequisites to action under Section 4-31-203
Status: in_force

(a) Prior to an exercise of powers conferred by § 4-31-203(b) , the authority shall: (1) Require the lender to certify that the loan at the time of making was, is or will be in all respects a prudent investment; (2) Require the lender to certify that it would not have made the loan if the authority had not agreed to purchase the loan pursuant to § 4-31-203(b) ; (3) Require the lender to certify, if the principal amount of the loan is two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000) or more, that the borrower has obtained at least one (1) written declination of credit from a lender in or near the borrower's local community; and (4) Require that the loan involved be insured by a loan insurer or be guaranteed by a loan guarantor or that the payment of principal and interest on the notes or bonds be insured or guaranteed. (b) Prior to the exercise of powers conferred by § 4-31-203 , the authority shall for all loans to be made pursuant to the agricultural loan development program for agricultural enterprises: (1) Require any type of security that it deems reasonable and necessary; (2) Authorize the reservation of funds by lenders in such amounts and subject to such conditions as the authority considers reasonable and necessary; and (3) Require that all agriculture enterprises for which funds are advanced, loaned or otherwise provided by the authority under this chapter be in compliance with any state or local land use, zoning, subdivision and other laws applicable to the land upon which such enterprise is located or is to be constructed. Acts 1981, ch. 394, § 7.
(a) Prior to an exercise of powers conferred by § 4-31-203(b) , the authority shall: (1) Require the lender to certify that the loan at the time of making was, is or will be in all respects a prudent investment; (2) Require the lender to certify that it would not have made the loan if the authority had not agreed to purchase the loan pursuant to § 4-31-203(b) ; (3) Require the lender to certify, if the principal amount of the loan is two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000) or more, that the borrower has obtained at least one (1) written declination of credit from a lender in or near the borrower's local community; and (4) Require that the loan involved be insured by a loan insurer or be guaranteed by a loan guarantor or that the payment of principal and interest on the notes or bonds be insured or guaranteed.
(1) Require the lender to certify that the loan at the time of making was, is or will be in all respects a prudent investment;
(2) Require the lender to certify that it would not have made the loan if the authority had not agreed to purchase the loan pursuant to § 4-31-203(b) ;
(3) Require the lender to certify, if the principal amount of the loan is two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000) or more, that the borrower has obtained at least one (1) written declination of credit from a lender in or near the borrower's local community; and
(4) Require that the loan involved be insured by a loan insurer or be guaranteed by a loan guarantor or that the payment of principal and interest on the notes or bonds be insured or guaranteed.
(b) Prior to the exercise of powers conferred by § 4-31-203 , the authority shall for all loans to be made pursuant to the agricultural loan development program for agricultural enterprises: (1) Require any type of security that it deems reasonable and necessary; (2) Authorize the reservation of funds by lenders in such amounts and subject to such conditions as the authority considers reasonable and necessary; and (3) Require that all agriculture enterprises for which funds are advanced, loaned or otherwise provided by the authority under this chapter be in compliance with any state or local land use, zoning, subdivision and other laws applicable to the land upon which such enterprise is located or is to be constructed.
(1) Require any type of security that it deems reasonable and necessary;
(2) Authorize the reservation of funds by lenders in such amounts and subject to such conditions as the authority considers reasonable and necessary; and
(3) Require that all agriculture enterprises for which funds are advanced, loaned or otherwise provided by the authority under this chapter be in compliance with any state or local land use, zoning, subdivision and other laws applicable to the land upon which such enterprise is located or is to be constructed.
Acts 1981, ch. 394, § 7.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-31-1008 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 31 / Section 4-31-1008
Rights of the authority
Status: in_force

The authority has the right, in addition to all other rights, by mandamus or other suit, action, or proceeding in any court of competent jurisdiction, to require the local government unit, the governing body, and any proper officer, agent, or employee of the local government unit to carry out any agreements and to perform its and their duties under this part or under any rule or regulation of the authority adopted pursuant to this part. Acts 2003, ch. 298, § 5.
The authority has the right, in addition to all other rights, by mandamus or other suit, action, or proceeding in any court of competent jurisdiction, to require the local government unit, the governing body, and any proper officer, agent, or employee of the local government unit to carry out any agreements and to perform its and their duties under this part or under any rule or regulation of the authority adopted pursuant to this part.
Acts 2003, ch. 298, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2015 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-2015
Memorandum of understanding with United States department of homeland security concerning enforcement of federal immigration laws
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner of safety may negotiate the terms of a memorandum of understanding between the state of Tennessee and the United States department of homeland security concerning the enforcement of federal immigration laws, detention and removals, and investigations in the state. (b) The memorandum of understanding shall be signed on behalf of the state by the commissioner of safety and the governor or as otherwise required by the appropriate federal agency. (c) The commissioner of safety shall designate that appropriate employees of the Tennessee highway patrol be trained pursuant to the memorandum of understanding. There shall be at least one (1) employee of the Tennessee highway patrol in each district office of the highway patrol who is trained pursuant to the memorandum of understanding. (d) Funding for training shall be provided pursuant to the Homeland Security Appropriation Act of 2006, Public Law 109-90, or subsequent federal funding sources. Acts 2007 , ch. 165, § 1.
(a) The commissioner of safety may negotiate the terms of a memorandum of understanding between the state of Tennessee and the United States department of homeland security concerning the enforcement of federal immigration laws, detention and removals, and investigations in the state.
(b) The memorandum of understanding shall be signed on behalf of the state by the commissioner of safety and the governor or as otherwise required by the appropriate federal agency.
(c) The commissioner of safety shall designate that appropriate employees of the Tennessee highway patrol be trained pursuant to the memorandum of understanding. There shall be at least one (1) employee of the Tennessee highway patrol in each district office of the highway patrol who is trained pursuant to the memorandum of understanding.
(d) Funding for training shall be provided pursuant to the Homeland Security Appropriation Act of 2006, Public Law 109-90, or subsequent federal funding sources.
Acts 2007 , ch. 165, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-803 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-803
Offices - Powers and duties
Status: in_force

The department of education shall have its offices in the state capitol and its commissioner is vested with such powers and required to perform such duties as are set forth in title 49, and is charged with the administration of such laws as the general assembly from time to time may enact. Acts 1925, ch. 115, § 3; Shan. Supp., § 1487a18; mod. Code 1932, § 2309; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 49-104; modified.
The department of education shall have its offices in the state capitol and its commissioner is vested with such powers and required to perform such duties as are set forth in title 49, and is charged with the administration of such laws as the general assembly from time to time may enact.
Acts 1925, ch. 115, § 3; Shan. Supp., § 1487a18; mod. Code 1932, § 2309; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 49-104; modified.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-104 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-104
Name changes of departments and divisions
Status: in_force

(a) References appearing elsewhere in this code to the department of accounts, the department of the budget or to the office of the state property administrator are deemed references to the department of finance and administration. (b) References to the department of finance and taxation are deemed references to the department of revenue. (c) References to the department of highways and public works when relating to public buildings are deemed references to the department of general services. (d) References to the department of highways and public works, except when relating to public buildings, and references to the bureau of aeronautics, the bureau of highways and the mass transit bureau are deemed references to the department of transportation. (e) References to the department of institutions are deemed references to the department of correction. (f) References to the department of insurance and banking are deemed references to the department of commerce and insurance. (g) References to the department of local finance or division of local finance are deemed references to the office of the comptroller of the treasury. (h) References to the department of public welfare are deemed references to the department of human services. (i) References to the department of standards and purchases are deemed references to the department of general services. (j) References to the staff division of industrial development are deemed references to the industrial development division of the department of economic and community development. (k) References to the division of hotel and restaurant inspection of the department of conservation are deemed references to the hotel and restaurant division of the department of tourist development. (l) References to the staff division of veterans' affairs and references to the department of veterans' affairs are deemed references to the department of veterans services. (m) References to the state educational agency for surplus property are deemed references to the department of general services. (n) References to the tourism development division of the department of economic and community development are deemed references to the tourism division of the department of tourist development. (o) References to the department of banking are deemed references to the department of financial institutions. (p) References in title 45, chapter 5, except in § 45-5-304(a)(4) , to the department of commerce and insurance are deemed to be references to the department of financial institutions. (q) References to the department of insurance are deemed references to the department of commerce and insurance. (r) References to the department of public health are deemed references to the department of health. (s) References to the department of health and environment are deemed references to the department of health. (t) References to the department of conservation are deemed references to the department of environment and conservation. (u) References to the department of labor are deemed references to the department of labor and workforce development. (v) References to the department of employment security are deemed references to the department of labor and workforce development. (w) References to the department of personnel are deemed references to the department of human resources. (x) References to the board of probation and parole are deemed references to the board of parole. (y) References to the elevator division, division of mines, labor standards division, and division of boiler and elevator inspection, are deemed references to the department of labor and workforce development. Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 599,s 1, eff. 7/1/2016. Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 24,s 5, eff. 7/1/2015. Acts 1955, ch. 102, § 1; 1959, ch. 9, §§ 3, 8, 14; 1961, ch. 97, § 3; 1971, ch. 137, § 1; 1972, ch. 543, §§ 5, 7, 9, 12; 1972, ch. 829, § 7; 1972, ch. 852, § 12; 1975, ch. 219, § 1(b); 1975, ch. 248, §§ 1(b), 1(f); 1975, ch. 249, §§ 1(b), 3; 1976, ch. 468, § 2; T.C.A. § 4-301; Acts 1981, ch. 264, §§ 12, 17, 19, 22; 1983, ch. 216, § 2; 1983, ch. 274, § 22; 1983, ch. 311, § 2; 1983, ch. 442, § 4; 1983, ch. 472, § 2; 1991, ch. 289, § 2; 1991, ch. 448, § 2; 1999, ch. 520, § 17; 2000, ch. 947, § 6; 2007, ch. 60, § 2; 2010, ch. 868, § 2; 2010, ch. 1100, § 5; 2012, ch. 727, § 1.
(a) References appearing elsewhere in this code to the department of accounts, the department of the budget or to the office of the state property administrator are deemed references to the department of finance and administration.
(b) References to the department of finance and taxation are deemed references to the department of revenue.
(c) References to the department of highways and public works when relating to public buildings are deemed references to the department of general services.
(d) References to the department of highways and public works, except when relating to public buildings, and references to the bureau of aeronautics, the bureau of highways and the mass transit bureau are deemed references to the department of transportation.
(e) References to the department of institutions are deemed references to the department of correction.
(f) References to the department of insurance and banking are deemed references to the department of commerce and insurance.
(g) References to the department of local finance or division of local finance are deemed references to the office of the comptroller of the treasury.
(h) References to the department of public welfare are deemed references to the department of human services.
(i) References to the department of standards and purchases are deemed references to the department of general services.
(j) References to the staff division of industrial development are deemed references to the industrial development division of the department of economic and community development.
(k) References to the division of hotel and restaurant inspection of the department of conservation are deemed references to the hotel and restaurant division of the department of tourist development.
(l) References to the staff division of veterans' affairs and references to the department of veterans' affairs are deemed references to the department of veterans services.
(m) References to the state educational agency for surplus property are deemed references to the department of general services.
(n) References to the tourism development division of the department of economic and community development are deemed references to the tourism division of the department of tourist development.
(o) References to the department of banking are deemed references to the department of financial institutions.
(p) References in title 45, chapter 5, except in § 45-5-304(a)(4) , to the department of commerce and insurance are deemed to be references to the department of financial institutions.
(q) References to the department of insurance are deemed references to the department of commerce and insurance.
(r) References to the department of public health are deemed references to the department of health.
(s) References to the department of health and environment are deemed references to the department of health.
(t) References to the department of conservation are deemed references to the department of environment and conservation.
(u) References to the department of labor are deemed references to the department of labor and workforce development.
(v) References to the department of employment security are deemed references to the department of labor and workforce development.
(w) References to the department of personnel are deemed references to the department of human resources.
(x) References to the board of probation and parole are deemed references to the board of parole.
(y) References to the elevator division, division of mines, labor standards division, and division of boiler and elevator inspection, are deemed references to the department of labor and workforce development.
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 599,s 1, eff. 7/1/2016.
Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 24,s 5, eff. 7/1/2015.
Acts 1955, ch. 102, § 1; 1959, ch. 9, §§ 3, 8, 14; 1961, ch. 97, § 3; 1971, ch. 137, § 1; 1972, ch. 543, §§ 5, 7, 9, 12; 1972, ch. 829, § 7; 1972, ch. 852, § 12; 1975, ch. 219, § 1(b); 1975, ch. 248, §§ 1(b), 1(f); 1975, ch. 249, §§ 1(b), 3; 1976, ch. 468, § 2; T.C.A. § 4-301; Acts 1981, ch. 264, §§ 12, 17, 19, 22; 1983, ch. 216, § 2; 1983, ch. 274, § 22; 1983, ch. 311, § 2; 1983, ch. 442, § 4; 1983, ch. 472, § 2; 1991, ch. 289, § 2; 1991, ch. 448, § 2; 1999, ch. 520, § 17; 2000, ch. 947, § 6; 2007, ch. 60, § 2; 2010, ch. 868, § 2; 2010, ch. 1100, § 5; 2012, ch. 727, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-1022 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-1022
Control of state portal - E-commerce payment activity assessment - Annual report - Liability for underlying obligation
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner of finance and administration shall have the responsibility for the overall management of the state's portal, which shall include the following: (1) The commissioner may authorize the assessment of additional charges on e-commerce payment activity to recover the costs of delivering e-commerce services, accepting electronic payments online, or both and shall be responsible for the development and administration of the policy guidelines governing such charges. The guidelines shall be consistent with federal laws and regulations governing electronic payment transactions. Such additional charges shall only be assessed when an optional method of payment is available. In no event shall such charges exceed the actual costs incurred to deliver e-commerce services and accept electronic payments online; and (2) The review of the chief information officer's annual report concerning the operation of the state's portal. (b) No person making a payment to the department by credit card, debit card, or other similar financial transaction card shall be relieved from liability for the underlying obligation, except to the extent that the department realizes final payment of the underlying obligation in cash or the equivalent. If final payment is not made by the card issuer or other guarantor of payment, then the underlying obligation shall survive, and the department shall retain all remedies for enforcement that would have applied if the transaction had not occurred. Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 880, s 1, eff. 4/27/2016.
(a) The commissioner of finance and administration shall have the responsibility for the overall management of the state's portal, which shall include the following: (1) The commissioner may authorize the assessment of additional charges on e-commerce payment activity to recover the costs of delivering e-commerce services, accepting electronic payments online, or both and shall be responsible for the development and administration of the policy guidelines governing such charges. The guidelines shall be consistent with federal laws and regulations governing electronic payment transactions. Such additional charges shall only be assessed when an optional method of payment is available. In no event shall such charges exceed the actual costs incurred to deliver e-commerce services and accept electronic payments online; and (2) The review of the chief information officer's annual report concerning the operation of the state's portal.
(1) The commissioner may authorize the assessment of additional charges on e-commerce payment activity to recover the costs of delivering e-commerce services, accepting electronic payments online, or both and shall be responsible for the development and administration of the policy guidelines governing such charges. The guidelines shall be consistent with federal laws and regulations governing electronic payment transactions. Such additional charges shall only be assessed when an optional method of payment is available. In no event shall such charges exceed the actual costs incurred to deliver e-commerce services and accept electronic payments online; and
(2) The review of the chief information officer's annual report concerning the operation of the state's portal.
(b) No person making a payment to the department by credit card, debit card, or other similar financial transaction card shall be relieved from liability for the underlying obligation, except to the extent that the department realizes final payment of the underlying obligation in cash or the equivalent. If final payment is not made by the card issuer or other guarantor of payment, then the underlying obligation shall survive, and the department shall retain all remedies for enforcement that would have applied if the transaction had not occurred.
Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 880, s 1, eff. 4/27/2016.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-41-102 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 41 / Section 4-41-102
[Effective until 7/1/2029] Chapter definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: (1) "Board" means the state board for licensing contractors, created by § 62-6-104 ; and (2) "Corporation" means a nonprofit corporation, which shall be properly incorporated under the laws of this state and approved by the United States internal revenue service as an organization that is exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code ( 26 U.S.C. § 501(a) ) by virtue of being an organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code ( 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3) ). Acts 2015, ch. 500, § 1.
As used in this chapter:
(1) "Board" means the state board for licensing contractors, created by § 62-6-104 ; and
(2) "Corporation" means a nonprofit corporation, which shall be properly incorporated under the laws of this state and approved by the United States internal revenue service as an organization that is exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code ( 26 U.S.C. § 501(a) ) by virtue of being an organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code ( 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3) ).
Acts 2015, ch. 500, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-10-118 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 10 / Section 4-10-118
Report surveying projects involving initiation of new state-sponsored Amtrak intercity passenger rail
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Tennessee advisory commission on intergovernmental relations (TACIR) is directed to prepare a report surveying projects initiated over the past ten (10) years involving the initiation of new state-sponsored Amtrak intercity passenger rail. (2) In assembling the report, TACIR shall collect data from at least three (3) state departments of transportation that have successfully initiated or are in the process of initiating new Amtrak intercity passenger rail service. (3) Information to be assembled must include, but not be limited to, the stakeholders involved, the process by which the new service was negotiated among the stakeholders, all costs related to establishing the new service, ridership estimates, and other matters that will inform the general assembly on successful launching of the surveyed service. Applicable costs to be included must consist of operational feasibility studies, rights-of-way and property acquisitions, new and upgraded operations, passenger stations, equipment acquisition, and actual or anticipated operational and ongoing costs. Information concerning stakeholders shall not only include state departments of transportation, host railroads, and Amtrak, but also state-created entities tasked with sponsoring and managing the new Amtrak intercity passenger rail service. (b) All appropriate state departments and agencies and regional transportation authorities shall provide assistance to TACIR in connection with the report required by subsection (a). (c) Upon conclusion of its report, TACIR shall transmit a copy of its report, including its findings and recommendations and any proposed legislation or interim reports, to the chair of the transportation committee of the house of representatives, the chair of the transportation and safety committee of the senate, and the legislative librarian. Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1124,s 1, eff. 6/1/2022.
(a) (1) The Tennessee advisory commission on intergovernmental relations (TACIR) is directed to prepare a report surveying projects initiated over the past ten (10) years involving the initiation of new state-sponsored Amtrak intercity passenger rail. (2) In assembling the report, TACIR shall collect data from at least three (3) state departments of transportation that have successfully initiated or are in the process of initiating new Amtrak intercity passenger rail service. (3) Information to be assembled must include, but not be limited to, the stakeholders involved, the process by which the new service was negotiated among the stakeholders, all costs related to establishing the new service, ridership estimates, and other matters that will inform the general assembly on successful launching of the surveyed service. Applicable costs to be included must consist of operational feasibility studies, rights-of-way and property acquisitions, new and upgraded operations, passenger stations, equipment acquisition, and actual or anticipated operational and ongoing costs. Information concerning stakeholders shall not only include state departments of transportation, host railroads, and Amtrak, but also state-created entities tasked with sponsoring and managing the new Amtrak intercity passenger rail service.
(1) The Tennessee advisory commission on intergovernmental relations (TACIR) is directed to prepare a report surveying projects initiated over the past ten (10) years involving the initiation of new state-sponsored Amtrak intercity passenger rail.
(2) In assembling the report, TACIR shall collect data from at least three (3) state departments of transportation that have successfully initiated or are in the process of initiating new Amtrak intercity passenger rail service.
(3) Information to be assembled must include, but not be limited to, the stakeholders involved, the process by which the new service was negotiated among the stakeholders, all costs related to establishing the new service, ridership estimates, and other matters that will inform the general assembly on successful launching of the surveyed service. Applicable costs to be included must consist of operational feasibility studies, rights-of-way and property acquisitions, new and upgraded operations, passenger stations, equipment acquisition, and actual or anticipated operational and ongoing costs. Information concerning stakeholders shall not only include state departments of transportation, host railroads, and Amtrak, but also state-created entities tasked with sponsoring and managing the new Amtrak intercity passenger rail service.
(b) All appropriate state departments and agencies and regional transportation authorities shall provide assistance to TACIR in connection with the report required by subsection (a).
(c) Upon conclusion of its report, TACIR shall transmit a copy of its report, including its findings and recommendations and any proposed legislation or interim reports, to the chair of the transportation committee of the house of representatives, the chair of the transportation and safety committee of the senate, and the legislative librarian.
Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1124,s 1, eff. 6/1/2022.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-5-224 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 4-5-224
Declaratory order request - Notices
Status: in_force

(a) Whenever an agency is petitioned for a declaratory order, that agency shall: (1) Submit electronically to the secretary of state the notice of hearing for publication in the notice section of the administrative register website and, if a statute applicable to the specific agency or a specific rule or class of rules under consideration requires some other form of publication, publish notice as required by that statute in addition to publication in the notice section of the administrative register website; and (2) Take such other steps as it deems necessary to convey effective notice to other agencies and professional associations that are likely to have an interest in the declaratory order proceedings. (b) Such notices shall include specific information relating to the declaratory order request, including, but not limited to: (1) Name of petitioner and an explanation of whom such person or entity purports to represent; (2) A summary of the relief requested, including the specific nature of the requested order, and the conclusion or conclusions the petitioner requests that the agency reach following the declaratory proceeding; and (3) A detailed outline and summary of the statutes or regulations that the agency is called upon to interpret or upon which it is to rule. (c) Notwithstanding § 4-5-223(a)-(c) , except in the case of an emergency proceeding that meets the conditions of § 4-5-208 , no declaratory order proceeding that calls for a title 63 agency to rule on the meaning of any provision of a licensee's professional licensing act may be set until at least forty-five (45) days after the notice required by this section has been filed with the secretary of state. Acts 1997 , ch. 162, § 1; 2009 , ch. 566, §§ 17, 18.
(a) Whenever an agency is petitioned for a declaratory order, that agency shall: (1) Submit electronically to the secretary of state the notice of hearing for publication in the notice section of the administrative register website and, if a statute applicable to the specific agency or a specific rule or class of rules under consideration requires some other form of publication, publish notice as required by that statute in addition to publication in the notice section of the administrative register website; and (2) Take such other steps as it deems necessary to convey effective notice to other agencies and professional associations that are likely to have an interest in the declaratory order proceedings.
(1) Submit electronically to the secretary of state the notice of hearing for publication in the notice section of the administrative register website and, if a statute applicable to the specific agency or a specific rule or class of rules under consideration requires some other form of publication, publish notice as required by that statute in addition to publication in the notice section of the administrative register website; and
(2) Take such other steps as it deems necessary to convey effective notice to other agencies and professional associations that are likely to have an interest in the declaratory order proceedings.
(b) Such notices shall include specific information relating to the declaratory order request, including, but not limited to: (1) Name of petitioner and an explanation of whom such person or entity purports to represent; (2) A summary of the relief requested, including the specific nature of the requested order, and the conclusion or conclusions the petitioner requests that the agency reach following the declaratory proceeding; and (3) A detailed outline and summary of the statutes or regulations that the agency is called upon to interpret or upon which it is to rule.
(1) Name of petitioner and an explanation of whom such person or entity purports to represent;
(2) A summary of the relief requested, including the specific nature of the requested order, and the conclusion or conclusions the petitioner requests that the agency reach following the declaratory proceeding; and
(3) A detailed outline and summary of the statutes or regulations that the agency is called upon to interpret or upon which it is to rule.
(c) Notwithstanding § 4-5-223(a)-(c) , except in the case of an emergency proceeding that meets the conditions of § 4-5-208 , no declaratory order proceeding that calls for a title 63 agency to rule on the meaning of any provision of a licensee's professional licensing act may be set until at least forty-five (45) days after the notice required by this section has been filed with the secretary of state.
Acts 1997 , ch. 162, § 1; 2009 , ch. 566, §§ 17, 18.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-51-134 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 51 / Section 4-51-134
Participation in "Amber Alert."
Status: in_force

The Tennessee education lottery corporation shall formulate and implement a plan, in cooperation with the Tennessee bureau of investigation, for the Tennessee lottery's participation in the state's AMBER ALERT program via on-line lottery ticket terminals and all other appropriate media and technology at the corporation's disposal. Acts 2004, ch. 841, § 5.
The Tennessee education lottery corporation shall formulate and implement a plan, in cooperation with the Tennessee bureau of investigation, for the Tennessee lottery's participation in the state's AMBER ALERT program via on-line lottery ticket terminals and all other appropriate media and technology at the corporation's disposal.
Acts 2004, ch. 841, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-1-305 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 4-1-305
State tree
Status: in_force

The tulip poplar is designated and adopted as the official state tree of this state. Acts 1947, ch. 204, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 107.3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-108.
The tulip poplar is designated and adopted as the official state tree of this state.
Acts 1947, ch. 204, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 107.3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-108.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-31-1204 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 31 / Section 4-31-1204
Transfer of funds from existing fund - Capitalization of fund - Soliciting funds - Prohibition against commingling funds - Entering cooperative agreements
Status: in_force

(a) The state treasurer shall transfer the balance from the existing fund for the Tennessee state infrastructure bank, administered by the department of transportation, on July 1, 2009, to the fund established in § 4-31-1203 . (b) The following sources may be used to capitalize the fund and for the authority to carry out its purposes: (1) Appropriations by the general assembly; (2) Federal funds apportioned and available to the state, as approved by the department of transportation; (3) Contributions, donations, grants and deposits from the federal government, government units, private entities and any other source as may become available to the fund; and (4) All payments of principal and interest on loans or pursuant to the financing agreements. (c) In addition to the powers specified in part 1 of this chapter, the authority may request and receive funds from federal, state or other government sources or from private entities. The authority may request the department of transportation, or other state agencies or officials, as appropriate, to act on its behalf or to assist in making application for such funds. All funds received from government or private sources shall be deposited in the fund to be used in accordance with this part. (d) The authority shall comply with all applicable federal laws and regulations prohibiting the commingling of certain federal funds deposited in the fund. (e) The authority may enter into cooperative agreements with agencies of the federal government or other state agencies as necessary or desirable to implement this part. Acts 2009, ch. 525, § 1.
(a) The state treasurer shall transfer the balance from the existing fund for the Tennessee state infrastructure bank, administered by the department of transportation, on July 1, 2009, to the fund established in § 4-31-1203 .
(b) The following sources may be used to capitalize the fund and for the authority to carry out its purposes: (1) Appropriations by the general assembly; (2) Federal funds apportioned and available to the state, as approved by the department of transportation; (3) Contributions, donations, grants and deposits from the federal government, government units, private entities and any other source as may become available to the fund; and (4) All payments of principal and interest on loans or pursuant to the financing agreements.
(1) Appropriations by the general assembly;
(2) Federal funds apportioned and available to the state, as approved by the department of transportation;
(3) Contributions, donations, grants and deposits from the federal government, government units, private entities and any other source as may become available to the fund; and
(4) All payments of principal and interest on loans or pursuant to the financing agreements.
(c) In addition to the powers specified in part 1 of this chapter, the authority may request and receive funds from federal, state or other government sources or from private entities. The authority may request the department of transportation, or other state agencies or officials, as appropriate, to act on its behalf or to assist in making application for such funds. All funds received from government or private sources shall be deposited in the fund to be used in accordance with this part.
(d) The authority shall comply with all applicable federal laws and regulations prohibiting the commingling of certain federal funds deposited in the fund.
(e) The authority may enter into cooperative agreements with agencies of the federal government or other state agencies as necessary or desirable to implement this part.
Acts 2009, ch. 525, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2012 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-2012
Rules and regulations regarding motor carriers
Status: in_force

The department of safety has the power to exercise all duties, responsibilities and powers granted the department in title 65, chapter 15, to establish and promulgate rules and regulations necessary for the administration and enforcement of title 65, chapter 15. Acts 1995, ch. 305, § 67.
The department of safety has the power to exercise all duties, responsibilities and powers granted the department in title 65, chapter 15, to establish and promulgate rules and regulations necessary for the administration and enforcement of title 65, chapter 15.
Acts 1995, ch. 305, § 67.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-57-105 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 57 / Section 4-57-105
Authority and powers of the commission
Status: in_force

The commission is authorized and empowered to: (1) Advise, facilitate, and coordinate with the Tennessee State Fair Association, a not-for-profit corporation, or Wilson County Promotions, Inc., a not-for-profit corporation, or both, for the purpose of the entities operating, managing, and conducting at least one (1) fair or exposition annually, under the supervision of the commission, with such additional fairs, expositions, or exhibitions as the commission determines are in the general public interest; (2) Enter into any contracts and agreements necessary and do and perform any acts necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter; (3) Maintain and manage property held by the state for the purpose of conducting fairs, expositions, and exhibits; (4) Accept gifts, contributions and bequests of unrestricted funds from individuals, foundations, corporations and other organizations or institutions for the purpose of furthering the objectives of the commission's programs; (5) Accept on behalf of the state conveyances of property for the purposes of conducting fairs, expositions, and exhibits, subject to any terms and conditions agreed to by the commission; (6) Sell or convey all or a portion of the property, land, or buildings under its management subject to the approval of the state building commission; (7) Grant leases on all or any part of the property, land, or buildings under the management of the commission to private or public organizations, which appear to be in the best interests of the state; (8) Recommend to the commissioner such rules and regulations that should be promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in chapter 5 of this title, in order to carry out the purposes of the commission; and (9) Form advisory panels, as needed, from qualified persons within the state to obtain their advice and counsel on matters pertaining to the state fair. Members of these panels shall serve at the will and pleasure of the commission and shall receive no compensation. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 543, s 1, eff. 5/25/2021. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1014, s 2, eff. 5/21/2018. Acts 2012, ch. 1047, § 1.
The commission is authorized and empowered to:
(1) Advise, facilitate, and coordinate with the Tennessee State Fair Association, a not-for-profit corporation, or Wilson County Promotions, Inc., a not-for-profit corporation, or both, for the purpose of the entities operating, managing, and conducting at least one (1) fair or exposition annually, under the supervision of the commission, with such additional fairs, expositions, or exhibitions as the commission determines are in the general public interest;
(2) Enter into any contracts and agreements necessary and do and perform any acts necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter;
(3) Maintain and manage property held by the state for the purpose of conducting fairs, expositions, and exhibits;
(4) Accept gifts, contributions and bequests of unrestricted funds from individuals, foundations, corporations and other organizations or institutions for the purpose of furthering the objectives of the commission's programs;
(5) Accept on behalf of the state conveyances of property for the purposes of conducting fairs, expositions, and exhibits, subject to any terms and conditions agreed to by the commission;
(6) Sell or convey all or a portion of the property, land, or buildings under its management subject to the approval of the state building commission;
(7) Grant leases on all or any part of the property, land, or buildings under the management of the commission to private or public organizations, which appear to be in the best interests of the state;
(8) Recommend to the commissioner such rules and regulations that should be promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in chapter 5 of this title, in order to carry out the purposes of the commission; and
(9) Form advisory panels, as needed, from qualified persons within the state to obtain their advice and counsel on matters pertaining to the state fair. Members of these panels shall serve at the will and pleasure of the commission and shall receive no compensation.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 543, s 1, eff. 5/25/2021.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1014, s 2, eff. 5/21/2018.
Acts 2012, ch. 1047, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-31-501 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 31 / Section 4-31-501
Short title
Status: in_force

This part is known and may be cited as the "Tennessee Local Development Authority Public Safety Protection Act of 2023." Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 378, s 1, eff. 5/11/2023. Acts 1986, ch. 846, § 14.
This part is known and may be cited as the "Tennessee Local Development Authority Public Safety Protection Act of 2023."
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 378, s 1, eff. 5/11/2023.
Acts 1986, ch. 846, § 14.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-1-308 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 4-1-308
State insects - State agricultural insect
Status: in_force

(a) The well-known firefly, or lightning bug beetle, and the ladybird beetle, commonly known as the ladybug, are hereby designated as the official state insects. (b) The honeybee is designated as the official agricultural insect of Tennessee in tribute to its fundamental role in the production of all crops. Acts 1975, ch. 292, § 1; T.C.A., § 4-120; Acts 1990, ch. 725, § 1.
(a) The well-known firefly, or lightning bug beetle, and the ladybird beetle, commonly known as the ladybug, are hereby designated as the official state insects.
(b) The honeybee is designated as the official agricultural insect of Tennessee in tribute to its fundamental role in the production of all crops.
Acts 1975, ch. 292, § 1; T.C.A., § 4-120; Acts 1990, ch. 725, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-4-108 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-4-108
Blanket surety bond
Status: in_force

(a) A blanket surety bond shall be obtained covering all officers and employees of every department, agency, office, commission, institution, institution of higher education, and instrumentality of the executive, legislative and judicial branches of state government, except senators and representatives of the general assembly, delegates to a constitutional convention, judges of the supreme court, court of appeals, and court of criminal appeals, judges, clerks, officers and employees of the chancery, circuit, and criminal courts, and other courts of record other than the supreme court, court of appeals and court of criminal appeals, officers and employees of counties and municipalities, constables, notaries public, notaries at large, and any special deputy appointed by a sheriff pursuant to § 8-8-303 . (b) The bond shall be executed by a surety company authorized to do business in this state and made payable to the state. (c) The bond may be written separately, or as a rider to, or as an extension of, coverage under a policy of insurance providing coverage to the state for other purposes. (d) (1) The bond may provide separate or additional penalty amounts or conditions for an individual officer or employee or class of officers or employees when the interest of the state demands it. (2) The penalty amount or amounts for clerks, officers and employees of the supreme court, court of appeals, and court of criminal appeals shall be determined by the procurement commission after consulting with the judges of the supreme court or their designated representatives. (3) The penalty amount or amounts for the comptroller of the treasury, secretary of state and state treasurer, and their officers and employees, and the officers and employees of the general assembly shall be determined by the procurement commission after consulting with the speakers of the senate and the house of representatives or their designated representatives. (4) The penalty amount or amounts for all other officers and employees shall be determined by the procurement commission. (e) Any deductible amount or amounts shall be determined by the procurement commission and shall be commercially reasonable. (f) The form and conditions of the bond shall be determined pursuant to §§ 8-19-101 and 8-19-111 . (g) It is the intent of the general assembly that the blanket surety bond required by subsection (a) shall be the only surety bond required for the officers and employees described in subsection (a). Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 8; 1949, ch. 145, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, §255.8; Acts 1970, ch. 601, §§ 1, 7; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §4-408; Acts 1980, ch. 887, §1; 2011 , ch. 295, § 19.
(a) A blanket surety bond shall be obtained covering all officers and employees of every department, agency, office, commission, institution, institution of higher education, and instrumentality of the executive, legislative and judicial branches of state government, except senators and representatives of the general assembly, delegates to a constitutional convention, judges of the supreme court, court of appeals, and court of criminal appeals, judges, clerks, officers and employees of the chancery, circuit, and criminal courts, and other courts of record other than the supreme court, court of appeals and court of criminal appeals, officers and employees of counties and municipalities, constables, notaries public, notaries at large, and any special deputy appointed by a sheriff pursuant to § 8-8-303 .
(b) The bond shall be executed by a surety company authorized to do business in this state and made payable to the state.
(c) The bond may be written separately, or as a rider to, or as an extension of, coverage under a policy of insurance providing coverage to the state for other purposes.
(d) (1) The bond may provide separate or additional penalty amounts or conditions for an individual officer or employee or class of officers or employees when the interest of the state demands it. (2) The penalty amount or amounts for clerks, officers and employees of the supreme court, court of appeals, and court of criminal appeals shall be determined by the procurement commission after consulting with the judges of the supreme court or their designated representatives. (3) The penalty amount or amounts for the comptroller of the treasury, secretary of state and state treasurer, and their officers and employees, and the officers and employees of the general assembly shall be determined by the procurement commission after consulting with the speakers of the senate and the house of representatives or their designated representatives. (4) The penalty amount or amounts for all other officers and employees shall be determined by the procurement commission.
(1) The bond may provide separate or additional penalty amounts or conditions for an individual officer or employee or class of officers or employees when the interest of the state demands it.
(2) The penalty amount or amounts for clerks, officers and employees of the supreme court, court of appeals, and court of criminal appeals shall be determined by the procurement commission after consulting with the judges of the supreme court or their designated representatives.
(3) The penalty amount or amounts for the comptroller of the treasury, secretary of state and state treasurer, and their officers and employees, and the officers and employees of the general assembly shall be determined by the procurement commission after consulting with the speakers of the senate and the house of representatives or their designated representatives.
(4) The penalty amount or amounts for all other officers and employees shall be determined by the procurement commission.
(e) Any deductible amount or amounts shall be determined by the procurement commission and shall be commercially reasonable.
(f) The form and conditions of the bond shall be determined pursuant to §§ 8-19-101 and 8-19-111 .
(g) It is the intent of the general assembly that the blanket surety bond required by subsection (a) shall be the only surety bond required for the officers and employees described in subsection (a).
Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 8; 1949, ch. 145, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, §255.8; Acts 1970, ch. 601, §§ 1, 7; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §4-408; Acts 1980, ch. 887, §1; 2011 , ch. 295, § 19.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-704 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-704
Divisions - Creation
Status: in_force

(a) There are created within the department of economic and community development the following divisions: (1) The administrative and support services division; and (2) The industrial development division. (b) The commissioner is authorized, with the consent of the governor, to appoint directors of these divisions, to combine, consolidate, or abolish any of these divisions, or to create such new divisions as are necessary to carry out the duties imposed upon the commissioner and this department. Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 743, s 1, eff. 4/7/2016. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 11; 1963, ch. 169, §§ 1, 3; 1972, ch. 852, § 10; 1976, ch. 468, § 7; T.C.A., § 4-343; Acts 1983, ch. 429, § 5.
(a) There are created within the department of economic and community development the following divisions: (1) The administrative and support services division; and (2) The industrial development division.
(1) The administrative and support services division; and
(2) The industrial development division.
(b) The commissioner is authorized, with the consent of the governor, to appoint directors of these divisions, to combine, consolidate, or abolish any of these divisions, or to create such new divisions as are necessary to carry out the duties imposed upon the commissioner and this department.
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 743, s 1, eff. 4/7/2016.
Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 11; 1963, ch. 169, §§ 1, 3; 1972, ch. 852, § 10; 1976, ch. 468, § 7; T.C.A., § 4-343; Acts 1983, ch. 429, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-5405 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-5405
Duties of board - Plan of operation
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall: (1) Nominate and induct qualified athletes, athletic teams, sports personalities, and sporting events to the hall of fame in accordance with guidelines prescribed by the board, subject to approval by the commissioner; (2) Conduct fundraising to support the hall of fame. Any funds raised by the board must be used to support the hall of fame and held by the department and accounted for separately for such use; (3) Offer advice and guidance to the commissioner for purposes of the commissioner's administration of the hall of fame, including, but not limited to: (A) Suggesting programs and campaigns that are designated to promote the spirit of sportsmanship and genteel competition both inside and outside the arena of athletic competition; and (B) Recommending guidelines and criteria, consistent with the purposes of the hall of fame, for purposes of assisting the commissioner with the administration of a scholarship program under § 4-3-5407 ; and (4) For good cause shown, review, reconsider, and renominate, in whole or in part, a previous class elected to the hall of fame. (b) (1) At least ninety (90) days prior to the beginning of each state fiscal year, the board shall submit a plan for operation to the commissioner for review and approval. The plan of operation must be in such form as the department requires and must include, but not be limited to, the following: (A) A budget for operating and capital expenditure; (B) Contracts for services; and (C) Policies and procedures adopted by the board to govern the expenditure of funds, including any such policies and procedures required by the department through rules. (2) The plan of operation may be amended during the fiscal year with the written approval of the commissioner. (3) Within ninety (90) days after the end of its fiscal year, the board shall annually submit to the department and comptroller of the treasury a report setting forth the board's accomplishments. Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 699, s 8, eff. 6/15/2020. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 88, s 1, eff. 4/4/2019. Acts 1994, ch. 738, § 6.
(a) The board shall: (1) Nominate and induct qualified athletes, athletic teams, sports personalities, and sporting events to the hall of fame in accordance with guidelines prescribed by the board, subject to approval by the commissioner; (2) Conduct fundraising to support the hall of fame. Any funds raised by the board must be used to support the hall of fame and held by the department and accounted for separately for such use; (3) Offer advice and guidance to the commissioner for purposes of the commissioner's administration of the hall of fame, including, but not limited to: (A) Suggesting programs and campaigns that are designated to promote the spirit of sportsmanship and genteel competition both inside and outside the arena of athletic competition; and (B) Recommending guidelines and criteria, consistent with the purposes of the hall of fame, for purposes of assisting the commissioner with the administration of a scholarship program under § 4-3-5407 ; and (4) For good cause shown, review, reconsider, and renominate, in whole or in part, a previous class elected to the hall of fame.
(1) Nominate and induct qualified athletes, athletic teams, sports personalities, and sporting events to the hall of fame in accordance with guidelines prescribed by the board, subject to approval by the commissioner;
(2) Conduct fundraising to support the hall of fame. Any funds raised by the board must be used to support the hall of fame and held by the department and accounted for separately for such use;
(3) Offer advice and guidance to the commissioner for purposes of the commissioner's administration of the hall of fame, including, but not limited to: (A) Suggesting programs and campaigns that are designated to promote the spirit of sportsmanship and genteel competition both inside and outside the arena of athletic competition; and (B) Recommending guidelines and criteria, consistent with the purposes of the hall of fame, for purposes of assisting the commissioner with the administration of a scholarship program under § 4-3-5407 ; and
(A) Suggesting programs and campaigns that are designated to promote the spirit of sportsmanship and genteel competition both inside and outside the arena of athletic competition; and
(B) Recommending guidelines and criteria, consistent with the purposes of the hall of fame, for purposes of assisting the commissioner with the administration of a scholarship program under § 4-3-5407 ; and
(4) For good cause shown, review, reconsider, and renominate, in whole or in part, a previous class elected to the hall of fame.
(b) (1) At least ninety (90) days prior to the beginning of each state fiscal year, the board shall submit a plan for operation to the commissioner for review and approval. The plan of operation must be in such form as the department requires and must include, but not be limited to, the following: (A) A budget for operating and capital expenditure; (B) Contracts for services; and (C) Policies and procedures adopted by the board to govern the expenditure of funds, including any such policies and procedures required by the department through rules. (2) The plan of operation may be amended during the fiscal year with the written approval of the commissioner. (3) Within ninety (90) days after the end of its fiscal year, the board shall annually submit to the department and comptroller of the treasury a report setting forth the board's accomplishments.
(1) At least ninety (90) days prior to the beginning of each state fiscal year, the board shall submit a plan for operation to the commissioner for review and approval. The plan of operation must be in such form as the department requires and must include, but not be limited to, the following: (A) A budget for operating and capital expenditure; (B) Contracts for services; and (C) Policies and procedures adopted by the board to govern the expenditure of funds, including any such policies and procedures required by the department through rules.
(A) A budget for operating and capital expenditure;
(B) Contracts for services; and
(C) Policies and procedures adopted by the board to govern the expenditure of funds, including any such policies and procedures required by the department through rules.
(2) The plan of operation may be amended during the fiscal year with the written approval of the commissioner.
(3) Within ninety (90) days after the end of its fiscal year, the board shall annually submit to the department and comptroller of the treasury a report setting forth the board's accomplishments.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 699, s 8, eff. 6/15/2020.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 88, s 1, eff. 4/4/2019.
Acts 1994, ch. 738, § 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-1208 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-1208
Authority to obtain state and national history background checks on employees and contractors with access to individuals with disabilities
Status: in_force

(a) The department is authorized, in accordance with 34 U.S.C. § 40102(a)(1) , to obtain state and national criminal history background checks and investigations performed by the Tennessee bureau of investigation and the federal bureau of investigation on employees and contractors of the department of human services division of rehabilitation services who are likely to have access to individuals with disabilities. (b) An employee of the department of human services division of rehabilitation services who is likely to have access to individuals with disabilities must: (1) Agree to the release of all investigative records to the state for the purpose of verifying criminal history information; and (2) Supply a fingerprint sample and submit to a state criminal history background check and investigation to be conducted by the Tennessee bureau of investigation and a national criminal history background check and investigation to be conducted by the federal bureau of investigation. (c) A person who is contracted with the department of human services division of rehabilitation services or employed by or subcontracted with a company that is contracted with the department of human services division of rehabilitation services who is likely to have access to individuals with disabilities must: (1) Agree to the release of all investigative records to their employer or the state for the purpose of verifying criminal history information; and (2) (A) Supply a fingerprint sample and submit to a state criminal history background check and investigation to be conducted by the Tennessee bureau of investigation and a national criminal history background check and investigation to be conducted by the federal bureau of investigation; or (B) Release information for a criminal background investigation by a state-licensed private investigation company. (d) The department may require a person or entity contracting with the department to pay the costs associated with the background investigations of all employees of the contractor, which may be a condition of the contract with the department. If the background check is conducted by the Tennessee bureau of investigation or the federal bureau of investigation, the payment of the costs shall be made in accordance with § 38-6-103 . (e) The department is authorized to promulgate rules regarding the implementation and use of the background checks and investigations conducted pursuant to this section. All rules must be promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in chapter 5 of this title. Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 71,s 1, eff. 3/28/2019.
(a) The department is authorized, in accordance with 34 U.S.C. § 40102(a)(1) , to obtain state and national criminal history background checks and investigations performed by the Tennessee bureau of investigation and the federal bureau of investigation on employees and contractors of the department of human services division of rehabilitation services who are likely to have access to individuals with disabilities.
(b) An employee of the department of human services division of rehabilitation services who is likely to have access to individuals with disabilities must: (1) Agree to the release of all investigative records to the state for the purpose of verifying criminal history information; and (2) Supply a fingerprint sample and submit to a state criminal history background check and investigation to be conducted by the Tennessee bureau of investigation and a national criminal history background check and investigation to be conducted by the federal bureau of investigation.
(1) Agree to the release of all investigative records to the state for the purpose of verifying criminal history information; and
(2) Supply a fingerprint sample and submit to a state criminal history background check and investigation to be conducted by the Tennessee bureau of investigation and a national criminal history background check and investigation to be conducted by the federal bureau of investigation.
(c) A person who is contracted with the department of human services division of rehabilitation services or employed by or subcontracted with a company that is contracted with the department of human services division of rehabilitation services who is likely to have access to individuals with disabilities must: (1) Agree to the release of all investigative records to their employer or the state for the purpose of verifying criminal history information; and (2) (A) Supply a fingerprint sample and submit to a state criminal history background check and investigation to be conducted by the Tennessee bureau of investigation and a national criminal history background check and investigation to be conducted by the federal bureau of investigation; or (B) Release information for a criminal background investigation by a state-licensed private investigation company.
(1) Agree to the release of all investigative records to their employer or the state for the purpose of verifying criminal history information; and
(2) (A) Supply a fingerprint sample and submit to a state criminal history background check and investigation to be conducted by the Tennessee bureau of investigation and a national criminal history background check and investigation to be conducted by the federal bureau of investigation; or (B) Release information for a criminal background investigation by a state-licensed private investigation company.
(A) Supply a fingerprint sample and submit to a state criminal history background check and investigation to be conducted by the Tennessee bureau of investigation and a national criminal history background check and investigation to be conducted by the federal bureau of investigation; or
(B) Release information for a criminal background investigation by a state-licensed private investigation company.
(d) The department may require a person or entity contracting with the department to pay the costs associated with the background investigations of all employees of the contractor, which may be a condition of the contract with the department. If the background check is conducted by the Tennessee bureau of investigation or the federal bureau of investigation, the payment of the costs shall be made in accordance with § 38-6-103 .
(e) The department is authorized to promulgate rules regarding the implementation and use of the background checks and investigations conducted pursuant to this section. All rules must be promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in chapter 5 of this title.
Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 71,s 1, eff. 3/28/2019.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-5-223 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 4-5-223
Declaratory orders
Status: in_force

(a) Any affected person may petition an agency for a declaratory order as to the validity or applicability of a statute, rule or order within the primary jurisdiction of the agency. The agency shall: (1) Convene a contested case hearing pursuant to this chapter and issue a declaratory order, which shall be subject to review in the chancery court of Davidson County, unless otherwise specifically provided by statute, in the manner provided for the review of decisions in contested cases; or (2) Refuse to issue a declaratory order, in which event the person petitioning the agency for a declaratory order may apply for a declaratory judgment as provided in § 4-5-225 . (b) A declaratory order shall be binding between the agency and parties on the state of facts alleged in the petition unless it is altered or set aside by the agency or a court in a proper proceeding. (c) If an agency has not set a petition for a declaratory order for a contested case hearing within sixty (60) days after receipt of the petition, the agency shall be deemed to have denied the petition and to have refused to issue a declaratory order. (d) Each agency shall prescribe by rule the form of such petitions and the procedure for their submission, consideration and disposition. Acts 1982, ch. 874, § 34.
(a) Any affected person may petition an agency for a declaratory order as to the validity or applicability of a statute, rule or order within the primary jurisdiction of the agency. The agency shall: (1) Convene a contested case hearing pursuant to this chapter and issue a declaratory order, which shall be subject to review in the chancery court of Davidson County, unless otherwise specifically provided by statute, in the manner provided for the review of decisions in contested cases; or (2) Refuse to issue a declaratory order, in which event the person petitioning the agency for a declaratory order may apply for a declaratory judgment as provided in § 4-5-225 .
(1) Convene a contested case hearing pursuant to this chapter and issue a declaratory order, which shall be subject to review in the chancery court of Davidson County, unless otherwise specifically provided by statute, in the manner provided for the review of decisions in contested cases; or
(2) Refuse to issue a declaratory order, in which event the person petitioning the agency for a declaratory order may apply for a declaratory judgment as provided in § 4-5-225 .
(b) A declaratory order shall be binding between the agency and parties on the state of facts alleged in the petition unless it is altered or set aside by the agency or a court in a proper proceeding.
(c) If an agency has not set a petition for a declaratory order for a contested case hearing within sixty (60) days after receipt of the petition, the agency shall be deemed to have denied the petition and to have refused to issue a declaratory order.
(d) Each agency shall prescribe by rule the form of such petitions and the procedure for their submission, consideration and disposition.
Acts 1982, ch. 874, § 34.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-1018 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-1018
Energy management program - Liaisons - Action - Reevaluation
Status: in_force

(a) To assist the department of finance and administration in developing an energy management plan for state government under §§ 4-3-1017 - 4-3-1019, each department of state government, institution or agency having control of or responsibility for the management or operation of a building used by state government, including the postsecondary public institutions and subparts of the University of Tennessee, the state board of regents and the state board of education, whether owned or leased, shall designate a representative for each building or group of buildings under one (1) management as a liaison with the department. Such person shall be the building manager or superintendent or someone familiar with the operation of the building. (b) Each person designated as a liaison with the department shall cooperate with and assist the department in conducting energy audits of the building or group of buildings for which the person is the designated liaison, as well as any other studies or plans carried out by the department under this chapter or energy efficiency codes. Duties of the person shall include, but not be limited to, collecting energy use and other data requested by the department, assisting the department in identifying energy use reduction opportunities, implementing energy use reduction efforts and monitoring and reporting results following such efforts. (c) (1) When the department, in accordance with §§ 4-3-1017 - 4-3-1019, makes recommendations for energy conservation measures in any building for which an energy audit, or other similar study, has been conducted, it is the duty of the department, institution, board or agency and the building superintendent or manager to implement these recommendations. (2) Implementation shall occur as soon as is feasible, taking into account the nature of the recommendations and the availability of personnel for implementation. (3) Any recommendation in conflict with health or building codes shall be superseded by such codes, and such conflict shall be reported to the department. (4) Any recommendation requiring capital outlays for equipment, building modifications, or similar actions and for which there are no appropriated funds, shall be submitted by the department and the involved department, institution, board, commission or agency to the state building commission, with an estimate of savings that would result from implementation of such recommendations, the anticipated costs of implementation and a recommendation for action. Such submissions shall be made and shall pass through such intermediate steps as are required by the laws and regulations governing capital requests or building projects by such department, institution, board, commission or agency. (d) (1) After a recommendation has been implemented and in effect for a reasonable period of time, the effects and results of the implementation shall be reevaluated by the department, in cooperation with the designated building liaison. (2) In reevaluating the recommendations, the department shall consider any hardship or inconvenience, either to affected workers or the public, caused by such recommendation, the actual, as opposed to estimated, savings effected by such recommendations, and such other factors as the department, the liaison persons or the involved department, institution or agency may consider important. (3) After such reevaluation, any implemented recommendation may be modified or rescinded. (4) The department shall report to the energy, agriculture and natural resources committee of the senate and the agriculture and natural resources committee of the house of representatives, or their successor committees, on the implementation of the plan, and on compliance therewith. Copies of these reports will be made available to interested agencies. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 236,s 3, eff. 4/19/2013. Acts 1983, ch. 429, § 9; 1998, ch. 605, § 1; 1999, ch. 457, §§ 2, 3; 2007, ch. 72, §§ 2, 4; T.C.A. § 4-3-1108 ; Acts 2009, ch. 529, § 6; 2012, ch. 604, § 2.
(a) To assist the department of finance and administration in developing an energy management plan for state government under §§ 4-3-1017 - 4-3-1019, each department of state government, institution or agency having control of or responsibility for the management or operation of a building used by state government, including the postsecondary public institutions and subparts of the University of Tennessee, the state board of regents and the state board of education, whether owned or leased, shall designate a representative for each building or group of buildings under one (1) management as a liaison with the department. Such person shall be the building manager or superintendent or someone familiar with the operation of the building.
(b) Each person designated as a liaison with the department shall cooperate with and assist the department in conducting energy audits of the building or group of buildings for which the person is the designated liaison, as well as any other studies or plans carried out by the department under this chapter or energy efficiency codes. Duties of the person shall include, but not be limited to, collecting energy use and other data requested by the department, assisting the department in identifying energy use reduction opportunities, implementing energy use reduction efforts and monitoring and reporting results following such efforts.
(c) (1) When the department, in accordance with §§ 4-3-1017 - 4-3-1019, makes recommendations for energy conservation measures in any building for which an energy audit, or other similar study, has been conducted, it is the duty of the department, institution, board or agency and the building superintendent or manager to implement these recommendations. (2) Implementation shall occur as soon as is feasible, taking into account the nature of the recommendations and the availability of personnel for implementation. (3) Any recommendation in conflict with health or building codes shall be superseded by such codes, and such conflict shall be reported to the department. (4) Any recommendation requiring capital outlays for equipment, building modifications, or similar actions and for which there are no appropriated funds, shall be submitted by the department and the involved department, institution, board, commission or agency to the state building commission, with an estimate of savings that would result from implementation of such recommendations, the anticipated costs of implementation and a recommendation for action. Such submissions shall be made and shall pass through such intermediate steps as are required by the laws and regulations governing capital requests or building projects by such department, institution, board, commission or agency.
(1) When the department, in accordance with §§ 4-3-1017 - 4-3-1019, makes recommendations for energy conservation measures in any building for which an energy audit, or other similar study, has been conducted, it is the duty of the department, institution, board or agency and the building superintendent or manager to implement these recommendations.
(2) Implementation shall occur as soon as is feasible, taking into account the nature of the recommendations and the availability of personnel for implementation.
(3) Any recommendation in conflict with health or building codes shall be superseded by such codes, and such conflict shall be reported to the department.
(4) Any recommendation requiring capital outlays for equipment, building modifications, or similar actions and for which there are no appropriated funds, shall be submitted by the department and the involved department, institution, board, commission or agency to the state building commission, with an estimate of savings that would result from implementation of such recommendations, the anticipated costs of implementation and a recommendation for action. Such submissions shall be made and shall pass through such intermediate steps as are required by the laws and regulations governing capital requests or building projects by such department, institution, board, commission or agency.
(d) (1) After a recommendation has been implemented and in effect for a reasonable period of time, the effects and results of the implementation shall be reevaluated by the department, in cooperation with the designated building liaison. (2) In reevaluating the recommendations, the department shall consider any hardship or inconvenience, either to affected workers or the public, caused by such recommendation, the actual, as opposed to estimated, savings effected by such recommendations, and such other factors as the department, the liaison persons or the involved department, institution or agency may consider important. (3) After such reevaluation, any implemented recommendation may be modified or rescinded. (4) The department shall report to the energy, agriculture and natural resources committee of the senate and the agriculture and natural resources committee of the house of representatives, or their successor committees, on the implementation of the plan, and on compliance therewith. Copies of these reports will be made available to interested agencies.
(1) After a recommendation has been implemented and in effect for a reasonable period of time, the effects and results of the implementation shall be reevaluated by the department, in cooperation with the designated building liaison.
(2) In reevaluating the recommendations, the department shall consider any hardship or inconvenience, either to affected workers or the public, caused by such recommendation, the actual, as opposed to estimated, savings effected by such recommendations, and such other factors as the department, the liaison persons or the involved department, institution or agency may consider important.
(3) After such reevaluation, any implemented recommendation may be modified or rescinded.
(4) The department shall report to the energy, agriculture and natural resources committee of the senate and the agriculture and natural resources committee of the house of representatives, or their successor committees, on the implementation of the plan, and on compliance therewith. Copies of these reports will be made available to interested agencies.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 236,s 3, eff. 4/19/2013.
Acts 1983, ch. 429, § 9; 1998, ch. 605, § 1; 1999, ch. 457, §§ 2, 3; 2007, ch. 72, §§ 2, 4; T.C.A. § 4-3-1108 ; Acts 2009, ch. 529, § 6; 2012, ch. 604, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-5-301 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 4-5-301
Conduct of contested cases
Status: in_force

(a) In the hearing of any contested case, the proceedings or any part thereof shall be conducted: (1) In the presence of the requisite number of members of the agency as prescribed by law and in the presence of an administrative judge or hearing officer; or (2) By an administrative judge or hearing officer sitting alone. (b) It is the duty of the administrative judge or hearing officer to preside at the hearing, rule on questions of the admissibility of evidence, swear witnesses, advise the agency members as to the law of the case, and ensure that the proceedings are carried out in accordance with this chapter, other applicable law and the rules of the respective agency. At no time shall the administrative judge or hearing officer hearing a case with agency members under subsection (a) take part in the determination of a question of fact, unless the administrative judge or hearing officer is an agency member. An administrative judge or hearing officer shall decide a procedural question of law. (c) The agency shall determine whether a contested case shall be conducted by an administrative judge or hearing officer sitting alone or in the presence of members of the agency; provided, that administrative judges or hearing officers employed in the office of the secretary of state shall not be required to conduct a contested case sitting alone in the absence of agreement between the agency and the secretary of state. (d) Contested cases under this section may be conducted by administrative judges or hearing officers employed in the office of the secretary of state upon the request of the agency being presented to the secretary of state and the request being granted. (e) Any agency not authorized by law to have a contested case conducted by an administrative judge, hearing officer or similar officer from the agency shall direct that the proceedings or any part thereof be conducted by an administrative judge or hearing officer employed in the office of the secretary of state. Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 833, s 1, eff. 7/1/2022. Acts 1982, ch. 874, § 37; 1984, ch. 728, § 11.
(a) In the hearing of any contested case, the proceedings or any part thereof shall be conducted: (1) In the presence of the requisite number of members of the agency as prescribed by law and in the presence of an administrative judge or hearing officer; or (2) By an administrative judge or hearing officer sitting alone.
(1) In the presence of the requisite number of members of the agency as prescribed by law and in the presence of an administrative judge or hearing officer; or
(2) By an administrative judge or hearing officer sitting alone.
(b) It is the duty of the administrative judge or hearing officer to preside at the hearing, rule on questions of the admissibility of evidence, swear witnesses, advise the agency members as to the law of the case, and ensure that the proceedings are carried out in accordance with this chapter, other applicable law and the rules of the respective agency. At no time shall the administrative judge or hearing officer hearing a case with agency members under subsection (a) take part in the determination of a question of fact, unless the administrative judge or hearing officer is an agency member. An administrative judge or hearing officer shall decide a procedural question of law.
(c) The agency shall determine whether a contested case shall be conducted by an administrative judge or hearing officer sitting alone or in the presence of members of the agency; provided, that administrative judges or hearing officers employed in the office of the secretary of state shall not be required to conduct a contested case sitting alone in the absence of agreement between the agency and the secretary of state.
(d) Contested cases under this section may be conducted by administrative judges or hearing officers employed in the office of the secretary of state upon the request of the agency being presented to the secretary of state and the request being granted.
(e) Any agency not authorized by law to have a contested case conducted by an administrative judge, hearing officer or similar officer from the agency shall direct that the proceedings or any part thereof be conducted by an administrative judge or hearing officer employed in the office of the secretary of state.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 833, s 1, eff. 7/1/2022.
Acts 1982, ch. 874, § 37; 1984, ch. 728, § 11.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-31-119 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 31 / Section 4-31-119
Authority of the Tennessee local development authority to allocate the national qualified energy conservation bond limitation - Administration of programs - Issuance of bonds for qualified energy conservation projects
Status: in_force

(a) The state delegates to the Tennessee local development authority the authority to allocate on behalf of the state the portion of the "national qualified energy conservation bond limitation," as defined in § 54D of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 ( 26 U.S.C. § 54D [repealed]), that is allocated to the state pursuant to § 54D, in a manner consistent therewith. The authority may make such allocations from a list of recommended allocations presented to it by the department of environment and conservation. The department shall consider both state and local government projects and issuers when developing recommendations. (b) The department of environment and conservation shall serve as the coordinator and administrator of such qualified energy conservation bond programs, establishing the terms and provisions of the programs and adopting such procedures with respect to such programs as necessary or appropriate. (c) The authority has the power and is authorized to issue its negotiable bonds for a qualified energy conservation project as a capital project under part 4 of this chapter if the commissioner of environment and conservation certifies that such project complies with a qualified energy conservation bond program developed by the department, which certification shall be conclusive. In applying § 47-14-103 , and related provisions of title 47, chapter 14, to such bonds issued by the authority, the effective rate of the interest on any such bond shall be determined by reducing the interest payable by the authority with respect to such bond by the amount of payments from the United States treasury department that the authority expected, at the time of the issuance of such bond, to receive with respect to such bond. Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 743, s 13, eff. 4/7/2016. Acts 2009 , ch. 608, § 6; 2012 , ch. 957, § 2.
(a) The state delegates to the Tennessee local development authority the authority to allocate on behalf of the state the portion of the "national qualified energy conservation bond limitation," as defined in § 54D of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 ( 26 U.S.C. § 54D [repealed]), that is allocated to the state pursuant to § 54D, in a manner consistent therewith. The authority may make such allocations from a list of recommended allocations presented to it by the department of environment and conservation. The department shall consider both state and local government projects and issuers when developing recommendations.
(b) The department of environment and conservation shall serve as the coordinator and administrator of such qualified energy conservation bond programs, establishing the terms and provisions of the programs and adopting such procedures with respect to such programs as necessary or appropriate.
(c) The authority has the power and is authorized to issue its negotiable bonds for a qualified energy conservation project as a capital project under part 4 of this chapter if the commissioner of environment and conservation certifies that such project complies with a qualified energy conservation bond program developed by the department, which certification shall be conclusive. In applying § 47-14-103 , and related provisions of title 47, chapter 14, to such bonds issued by the authority, the effective rate of the interest on any such bond shall be determined by reducing the interest payable by the authority with respect to such bond by the amount of payments from the United States treasury department that the authority expected, at the time of the issuance of such bond, to receive with respect to such bond.
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 743, s 13, eff. 4/7/2016.
Acts 2009 , ch. 608, § 6; 2012 , ch. 957, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-11-107 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 11 / Section 4-11-107
Acquisition of historical or archaeological property
Status: in_force

The commission may accept gifts, bequests and endowments from any private source, and may acquire real and personal properties that have statewide historical or archaeological significance by gift, purchase, devise or bequest, the title thereto to vest in the state. Acts 1969, ch. 98, § 5; T.C.A., §§ 4-1114, 4-1107.
The commission may accept gifts, bequests and endowments from any private source, and may acquire real and personal properties that have statewide historical or archaeological significance by gift, purchase, devise or bequest, the title thereto to vest in the state.
Acts 1969, ch. 98, § 5; T.C.A., §§ 4-1114, 4-1107.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-22-101 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 22 / Section 4-22-101
Plans to reduce use of petroleum products
Status: in_force

(a) All state agencies, universities, and community colleges that have state owned motor vehicle fleets consisting of more than ten (10) motor vehicles shall develop and implement plans to increase the state's use of alternative fuels, synthetic lubricants, and energy-efficient motor vehicle or low-emission vehicles. Each entity's plan shall have a goal of reducing or displacing at least twenty percent (20%) of the current petroleum products consumed by each entity's motor vehicle fleet by January 1, 2015. All entities shall initiate plan implementation by January 1, 2014. (b) Reductions may be met by displacing the use of petroleum or oils through the use of biodiesel, ethanol, synthetic oils or lubricants, or other alternative fuels; the use of hybrid electric vehicles, natural gas vehicles, propane vehicles or other energy-efficient motor vehicle or low-emission vehicles; or additional methods that reduce harmful emissions as may be approved by the department of general services, thereby reducing the amount of harmful emissions. (c) No plan shall impede mission fulfillment of the entity and every plan shall allow for changes in vehicle usage and total miles driven and provide exceptions for technological or budgetary limitations and emergencies. Technological exceptions may include, but not be limited to, that the entity's vehicles will be operating primarily in an area in which there is no refueling station established for alternative fuels. (d) For purposes of this section: (1) "Energy-efficient motor vehicle" means a passenger motor vehicle that is: (A) An alternative fuel vehicle as defined by the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (P.L. 102-486); (B) A flexible fuel vehicle (FFV) utilizing ethanol, biodiesel, or any other commercially available alternative fuel approved by the United States department of energy; (C) A hybrid-electric vehicle (HEV); (D) A compact fuel-efficient vehicle, defined as a vehicle powered by unleaded gasoline that has a United States EPA estimated highway gasoline mileage rating of at least twenty-five miles per gallon (25 mpg) or greater for the model year purchased; (E) An electric vehicle (EV); (F) A vehicle powered by natural gas or propane; or (G) A vehicle powered by ultra low sulfur diesel fuel that meets Bin 5, Tier II emission standards mandated by the EPA and that has an EPA estimated highway mileage rating of at least thirty miles per gallon (30 mpg) or greater for the model year purchased; and (2) "Motor vehicle" means a self-propelled vehicle licensed for highway use. Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 591, Secs.s 3, s 4eff. 3/28/2014. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 423, Secs.s 3, s 6eff. 5/16/2013. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 228, Secs.s 1, s 2eff. 4/19/2013. Acts 2007 , ch. 489, § 1.
(a) All state agencies, universities, and community colleges that have state owned motor vehicle fleets consisting of more than ten (10) motor vehicles shall develop and implement plans to increase the state's use of alternative fuels, synthetic lubricants, and energy-efficient motor vehicle or low-emission vehicles. Each entity's plan shall have a goal of reducing or displacing at least twenty percent (20%) of the current petroleum products consumed by each entity's motor vehicle fleet by January 1, 2015. All entities shall initiate plan implementation by January 1, 2014.
(b) Reductions may be met by displacing the use of petroleum or oils through the use of biodiesel, ethanol, synthetic oils or lubricants, or other alternative fuels; the use of hybrid electric vehicles, natural gas vehicles, propane vehicles or other energy-efficient motor vehicle or low-emission vehicles; or additional methods that reduce harmful emissions as may be approved by the department of general services, thereby reducing the amount of harmful emissions.
(c) No plan shall impede mission fulfillment of the entity and every plan shall allow for changes in vehicle usage and total miles driven and provide exceptions for technological or budgetary limitations and emergencies. Technological exceptions may include, but not be limited to, that the entity's vehicles will be operating primarily in an area in which there is no refueling station established for alternative fuels.
(d) For purposes of this section: (1) "Energy-efficient motor vehicle" means a passenger motor vehicle that is: (A) An alternative fuel vehicle as defined by the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (P.L. 102-486); (B) A flexible fuel vehicle (FFV) utilizing ethanol, biodiesel, or any other commercially available alternative fuel approved by the United States department of energy; (C) A hybrid-electric vehicle (HEV); (D) A compact fuel-efficient vehicle, defined as a vehicle powered by unleaded gasoline that has a United States EPA estimated highway gasoline mileage rating of at least twenty-five miles per gallon (25 mpg) or greater for the model year purchased; (E) An electric vehicle (EV); (F) A vehicle powered by natural gas or propane; or (G) A vehicle powered by ultra low sulfur diesel fuel that meets Bin 5, Tier II emission standards mandated by the EPA and that has an EPA estimated highway mileage rating of at least thirty miles per gallon (30 mpg) or greater for the model year purchased; and (2) "Motor vehicle" means a self-propelled vehicle licensed for highway use.
(1) "Energy-efficient motor vehicle" means a passenger motor vehicle that is: (A) An alternative fuel vehicle as defined by the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (P.L. 102-486); (B) A flexible fuel vehicle (FFV) utilizing ethanol, biodiesel, or any other commercially available alternative fuel approved by the United States department of energy; (C) A hybrid-electric vehicle (HEV); (D) A compact fuel-efficient vehicle, defined as a vehicle powered by unleaded gasoline that has a United States EPA estimated highway gasoline mileage rating of at least twenty-five miles per gallon (25 mpg) or greater for the model year purchased; (E) An electric vehicle (EV); (F) A vehicle powered by natural gas or propane; or (G) A vehicle powered by ultra low sulfur diesel fuel that meets Bin 5, Tier II emission standards mandated by the EPA and that has an EPA estimated highway mileage rating of at least thirty miles per gallon (30 mpg) or greater for the model year purchased; and
(A) An alternative fuel vehicle as defined by the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (P.L. 102-486);
(B) A flexible fuel vehicle (FFV) utilizing ethanol, biodiesel, or any other commercially available alternative fuel approved by the United States department of energy;
(C) A hybrid-electric vehicle (HEV);
(D) A compact fuel-efficient vehicle, defined as a vehicle powered by unleaded gasoline that has a United States EPA estimated highway gasoline mileage rating of at least twenty-five miles per gallon (25 mpg) or greater for the model year purchased;
(E) An electric vehicle (EV);
(F) A vehicle powered by natural gas or propane; or
(G) A vehicle powered by ultra low sulfur diesel fuel that meets Bin 5, Tier II emission standards mandated by the EPA and that has an EPA estimated highway mileage rating of at least thirty miles per gallon (30 mpg) or greater for the model year purchased; and
(2) "Motor vehicle" means a self-propelled vehicle licensed for highway use.
Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 591, Secs.s 3, s 4eff. 3/28/2014.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 423, Secs.s 3, s 6eff. 5/16/2013.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 228, Secs.s 1, s 2eff. 4/19/2013.
Acts 2007 , ch. 489, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-6-132 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 6 / Section 4-6-132
Appropriations - Special needs itemized in requests
Status: in_force

Every special need shall be itemized and the appropriation asked for that specific purpose. Acts 1919, ch. 39, § 23; Shan. Supp., § 312b40; Code 1932, § 409; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-643.
Every special need shall be itemized and the appropriation asked for that specific purpose.
Acts 1919, ch. 39, § 23; Shan. Supp., § 312b40; Code 1932, § 409; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-643.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-35-101 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 35 / Section 4-35-101
Short title
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "State of Tennessee Audit Committee Act of 2005." Acts 2005, ch. 310, § 2.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "State of Tennessee Audit Committee Act of 2005."
Acts 2005, ch. 310, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-35-104 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 35 / Section 4-35-104
Standing committee - Members - Meetings
Status: in_force

(a) The audit committee shall be a standing committee of the state governing board, council, commission, or equivalent body. (b) An audit committee created pursuant to this chapter shall have at a minimum three (3) members, chosen as prescribed in the audit committee charter. (c) (1) The audit committee's charter shall provide for the frequency of and procedures relative to conducting meetings. (2) The audit committee shall meet upon the request of the comptroller of the treasury. Acts 2005, ch. 310, § 5.
(a) The audit committee shall be a standing committee of the state governing board, council, commission, or equivalent body.
(b) An audit committee created pursuant to this chapter shall have at a minimum three (3) members, chosen as prescribed in the audit committee charter.
(c) (1) The audit committee's charter shall provide for the frequency of and procedures relative to conducting meetings. (2) The audit committee shall meet upon the request of the comptroller of the treasury.
(1) The audit committee's charter shall provide for the frequency of and procedures relative to conducting meetings.
(2) The audit committee shall meet upon the request of the comptroller of the treasury.
Acts 2005, ch. 310, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-7-120 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 7 / Section 4-7-120
Political activity
Status: in_force

No member of the Tennessee highway patrol shall engage in political activity, support or opposition to any candidate, party or measure in any election when on duty or acting in the member's official capacity. When off duty and acting as a private citizen, no member of the Tennessee highway patrol shall be prohibited from engaging in political activity or denied the right to refrain from engaging in political activity. Acts 2006, ch. 1009, § 7.
No member of the Tennessee highway patrol shall engage in political activity, support or opposition to any candidate, party or measure in any election when on duty or acting in the member's official capacity. When off duty and acting as a private citizen, no member of the Tennessee highway patrol shall be prohibited from engaging in political activity or denied the right to refrain from engaging in political activity.
Acts 2006, ch. 1009, § 7.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-29-234 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 29 / Section 4-29-234
§ 4-29-234
Status: repealed

(a) The following entities shall terminate on June 30, 2013: (1) Deleted by 2013 Pub.Acts, c. 6, § 1, eff. March 7, 2013 . (2) Deleted by 2013 Pub.Acts, c. 79, § 1, eff. April 1, 2013 . (3) Deleted by 2014 Pub.Acts, c. 964, § 2, eff. July 1, 2014 . (4) Deleted by 2013 Pub.Acts, c. 45, § 1, eff. March 22, 2013 . (5) Deleted by 2013 Pub.Acts, c. 44, § 1, eff. March 22, 2013 . (6) Deleted by 2014 Pub.Acts, c. 964, § 2, eff. July 1, 2014 . (7) Deleted by 2013 Pub.Acts, c. 332, § 1, eff. May 13, 2013 . (8) Deleted by 2013 Pub.Acts, c. 43, § 1, eff. March 22, 2013 . (9) Deleted by 2013 Pub.Acts, c. 24, § 1, eff. March 20, 2013 . (10) Deleted by 2013 Pub.Acts, c. 42, § 1, eff. March 22, 2013 . (11) Deleted by 2013 Pub.Acts, c. 41, § 1, eff. March 22, 2013 . (12) Deleted by 2013 Pub.Acts, c. 40, § 1, eff. March 22, 2013 . (13) Deleted by 2013 Pub.Acts, c. 86, § 1, eff. April 8, 2013 . (14) Deleted by 2013 Pub.Acts, c. 39, § 1, eff. March 22, 2013 . (15) Deleted by 2013 Pub.Acts, c. 53, § 1, eff. March 26, 2013 . (16) Deleted by 2013 Pub.Acts, c. 54, § 1, eff. March 26, 2013 . (17) Deleted by 2013 Pub.Acts, c. 25, § 1, eff. March 20, 2013 . (18) Deleted by 2013 Pub.Acts, c. 26, § 1, eff. March 20, 2013 . (19) Deleted by 2013 Pub.Acts, c. 27, § 1, eff. March 20, 2013 . (20) Deleted by 2013 Pub.Acts, c. 334, § 1, eff. May 13, 2013 . (21) Deleted by 2013 Pub.Acts, c. 252, § 1, eff. April 19, 2013 . (22) Deleted by 2013 Pub.Acts, c. 133, § 1, eff. April 12, 2013 . (23) Deleted by 2013 Pub.Acts, c. 55, § 1, eff. March 26, 2013 . (24) Deleted by 2013 Pub.Acts, c. 83, § 1, eff. April 1, 2013 . (25) Deleted by 2013 Pub.Acts, c. 132, § 1, eff. April 12, 2013 . (26) Drycleaner environmental response board, created by § 68-217-104 ; (27) Deleted by 2013 Pub.Acts, c. 438, § 1, eff. May 16, 2013 . (28) Deleted by 2013 Pub.Acts, c. 333, § 1, eff. May 13, 2013 . (29) Deleted by 2013 Pub.Acts, c. 7, § 1, eff. March 7, 2013 . (30) Deleted by 2013 Pub.Acts, c. 131, § 1, eff. April 12, 2013 . (31) Deleted by 2013 Pub.Acts, c. 331, § 1, eff. May 13, 2013 . (32) Deleted by 2013 Pub.Acts, c. 130, § 1, eff. April 12, 2013 . (33) Deleted by 2014 Pub.Acts, c. 486, § 1, eff. Feb. 13, 2014 . (34) Deleted by 2013 Pub.Acts, c. 8, § 1, eff. March 7, 2013 . (35) Deleted by 2013 Pub.Acts, c. 9, § 1, eff. March 7, 2013 . (36) Deleted by 2013 Pub.Acts, c. 19, § 1, eff. March 14, 2013 . (37) Judicial performance evaluation commission, created by former § 17-4-201; and (38) Deleted by 2011 Pub.Acts, c. 414, § 1, eff. July 1, 2011 . (39) Deleted by 2013 Pub.Acts, c. 78, § 1, eff. April 1, 2013 . (40) Deleted by 2013 Pub.Acts, c. 28, § 1, eff. March 20, 2013 . (41) Deleted by 2013 Pub.Acts, c. 29, § 1, eff. March 20, 2013 . (42) Deleted by 2013 Pub.Acts, c. 30, § 1, eff. March 20, 2013 . (43) Deleted by 2013 Pub.Acts, c. 10, § 1, eff. March 7, 2013 . (44) Deleted by 2013 Pub.Acts, c. 66, § 1, eff. April 1, 2013 . (45) Deleted by 2013 Pub.Acts, c. 11, § 1, eff. March 7, 2013 . (46) Deleted by 2013 Pub.Acts, c. 12, § 1, eff. March 7, 2013 . (47) Deleted by 2013 Pub.Acts, c. 129, § 1, eff. April 12, 2013 . (48) Deleted by 2013 Pub.Acts, c. 80, § 1, eff. April 1, 2013 . (49) Deleted by 2013 Pub.Acts, c. 330, § 1, eff. May 13, 2013 . (50) Deleted by 2013 Pub.Acts, c. 13, § 1, eff. March 7, 2013 . (51) Deleted by 2013 Pub.Acts, c. 128, § 1, eff. April 12, 2013 . (52) Deleted by 2014 Pub.Acts, c. 610, § 1, eff. July 1, 2014 . (53) Deleted by 2013 Pub.Acts, c. 38, § 1, eff. March 22, 2013 . (54) Deleted by 2013 Pub.Acts, c. 17, § 1, eff. March 14, 2013 . (55) Deleted in 2013, council was repealed by 2013 Pub.Acts, c. 454, § 4, eff. July 1, 2013 . (56) Deleted by 2013 Pub.Acts, c. 127, § 1, eff. April 12, 2013 . (57) Deleted by 2013 Pub.Acts, c. 253, § 1, eff. April 19, 2013 . (58) Deleted by 2013 Pub.Acts, c. 20, § 1, eff. March 14, 2013 . (59) Deleted by 2013 Pub.Acts, c. 87, § 1, eff. April 8, 2013 . (60) Deleted by 2013 Pub.Acts, c. 288, § 1, eff. April 25, 2013 . (61) Deleted by 2013 Pub.Acts, c. 77, § 1, eff. April 1, 2013 . (62) Deleted by 2013 Pub.Acts, c. 81, § 1, eff. April 1, 2013 . (63) Deleted by 2013 Pub.Acts, c. 14, § 1, eff. March 7, 2013 .

(b) Each department, commission, board, agency, or council of state government created during calendar year 2011 terminates on June 30, 2013.

(c) Any governmental entity that has been terminated under this section may be continued, reestablished or restructured in accordance with this chapter.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2311 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-2311
Special committee to study improvement of transportation services
Status: in_force

(a) For purposes of this section, "transportation services" means public transportation services and transportation services for populations needing specialized assistance. (b) (1) There is hereby created a special committee, to be known as "the coordination committee," to study the improvement of the methods of delivery and coordination of transportation services by state departments and agencies, as well as transportation provided by local government and nonprofit agencies that are funded by state departments and agencies; the effectiveness of existing services and the need for new types of services; improvements in the effective use of existing funding by state departments and agencies to maximize financial efficiency; reduction of barriers to the effective funding of transportation services; identification of new sources of transportation funding; and improvement of universal mobility for Tennessee citizens and visitors. (2) The coordination committee shall consist of the following persons and organizations: (A) One (1) member of the transportation and safety committee of the senate and one (1) other member of the senate, each to be selected by the speaker of the senate; (B) One (1) member of the transportation committee of the house of representatives and one (1) other member of the house of representatives, each to be selected by the speaker of the house of representatives; (C) Two (2) representatives of the department of transportation; (D) One (1) representative of the department of human services; (E) One (1) representative of the department of children's services; (F) One (1) representative of the department of finance and administration; (G) One (1) representative of the Tennessee department of veterans services; (H) One (1) representative of the bureau of TennCare; (I) One (1) representative of the department of disability and aging; (J) One (1) representative of the Tennessee Public Transportation Association; and (K) A representative from each department or state agency as deemed necessary by the department of transportation. (3) The lead agency for supporting and staffing the coordination committee shall be the department of transportation. (4) All appropriate state agencies shall provide assistance to the coordination committee upon request. (5) All legislative members of the coordination committee who are duly elected members of the general assembly shall remain members of such committee until the committee reports its findings and recommendations to the general assembly. Nonlegislative members shall serve without compensation. (6) The coordination committee shall only meet on days when the house of representatives and the senate are otherwise meeting in session or committee. (c) Departmental representatives on the coordination committee shall represent such department's policy and operational levels. The coordination committee's purpose shall be to regularly coordinate the efforts of each agency as follows: (1) Improve transportation coordination; (2) Improve methods of delivery of passenger transportation; (3) Improve effectiveness of service and improve overall financial efficiency; (4) Improve universal mobility for Tennessee citizens and visitors; and (5) Identify opportunities and barriers, and recommend solutions to improve transportation coordination. (d) The coordination committee shall promote public education about the availability and use of transportation services in this state and provide such information to all departments in state government and to the general public. (e) The coordination committee is directed to create a strategic transportation coordination plan that will guide its work for the next five (5) years. Such plan shall be updated every five (5) years. (f) The department of transportation shall present an executive summary for the coordination committee to the transportation and safety committee of the senate and transportation committee of the house of representatives annually. (g) It is the intent of the general assembly that all departments of state government effectuate this section using existing resources. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 688,s 104, eff. 7/1/2024. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 236, Secs.s 88, s 90 eff. 4/19/2013. Acts 2011 , ch. 198, § 1.
(a) For purposes of this section, "transportation services" means public transportation services and transportation services for populations needing specialized assistance.
(b) (1) There is hereby created a special committee, to be known as "the coordination committee," to study the improvement of the methods of delivery and coordination of transportation services by state departments and agencies, as well as transportation provided by local government and nonprofit agencies that are funded by state departments and agencies; the effectiveness of existing services and the need for new types of services; improvements in the effective use of existing funding by state departments and agencies to maximize financial efficiency; reduction of barriers to the effective funding of transportation services; identification of new sources of transportation funding; and improvement of universal mobility for Tennessee citizens and visitors. (2) The coordination committee shall consist of the following persons and organizations: (A) One (1) member of the transportation and safety committee of the senate and one (1) other member of the senate, each to be selected by the speaker of the senate; (B) One (1) member of the transportation committee of the house of representatives and one (1) other member of the house of representatives, each to be selected by the speaker of the house of representatives; (C) Two (2) representatives of the department of transportation; (D) One (1) representative of the department of human services; (E) One (1) representative of the department of children's services; (F) One (1) representative of the department of finance and administration; (G) One (1) representative of the Tennessee department of veterans services; (H) One (1) representative of the bureau of TennCare; (I) One (1) representative of the department of disability and aging; (J) One (1) representative of the Tennessee Public Transportation Association; and (K) A representative from each department or state agency as deemed necessary by the department of transportation. (3) The lead agency for supporting and staffing the coordination committee shall be the department of transportation. (4) All appropriate state agencies shall provide assistance to the coordination committee upon request. (5) All legislative members of the coordination committee who are duly elected members of the general assembly shall remain members of such committee until the committee reports its findings and recommendations to the general assembly. Nonlegislative members shall serve without compensation. (6) The coordination committee shall only meet on days when the house of representatives and the senate are otherwise meeting in session or committee.
(1) There is hereby created a special committee, to be known as "the coordination committee," to study the improvement of the methods of delivery and coordination of transportation services by state departments and agencies, as well as transportation provided by local government and nonprofit agencies that are funded by state departments and agencies; the effectiveness of existing services and the need for new types of services; improvements in the effective use of existing funding by state departments and agencies to maximize financial efficiency; reduction of barriers to the effective funding of transportation services; identification of new sources of transportation funding; and improvement of universal mobility for Tennessee citizens and visitors.
(2) The coordination committee shall consist of the following persons and organizations: (A) One (1) member of the transportation and safety committee of the senate and one (1) other member of the senate, each to be selected by the speaker of the senate; (B) One (1) member of the transportation committee of the house of representatives and one (1) other member of the house of representatives, each to be selected by the speaker of the house of representatives; (C) Two (2) representatives of the department of transportation; (D) One (1) representative of the department of human services; (E) One (1) representative of the department of children's services; (F) One (1) representative of the department of finance and administration; (G) One (1) representative of the Tennessee department of veterans services; (H) One (1) representative of the bureau of TennCare; (I) One (1) representative of the department of disability and aging; (J) One (1) representative of the Tennessee Public Transportation Association; and (K) A representative from each department or state agency as deemed necessary by the department of transportation.
(A) One (1) member of the transportation and safety committee of the senate and one (1) other member of the senate, each to be selected by the speaker of the senate;
(B) One (1) member of the transportation committee of the house of representatives and one (1) other member of the house of representatives, each to be selected by the speaker of the house of representatives;
(C) Two (2) representatives of the department of transportation;
(D) One (1) representative of the department of human services;
(E) One (1) representative of the department of children's services;
(F) One (1) representative of the department of finance and administration;
(G) One (1) representative of the Tennessee department of veterans services;
(H) One (1) representative of the bureau of TennCare;
(I) One (1) representative of the department of disability and aging;
(J) One (1) representative of the Tennessee Public Transportation Association; and
(K) A representative from each department or state agency as deemed necessary by the department of transportation.
(3) The lead agency for supporting and staffing the coordination committee shall be the department of transportation.
(4) All appropriate state agencies shall provide assistance to the coordination committee upon request.
(5) All legislative members of the coordination committee who are duly elected members of the general assembly shall remain members of such committee until the committee reports its findings and recommendations to the general assembly. Nonlegislative members shall serve without compensation.
(6) The coordination committee shall only meet on days when the house of representatives and the senate are otherwise meeting in session or committee.
(c) Departmental representatives on the coordination committee shall represent such department's policy and operational levels. The coordination committee's purpose shall be to regularly coordinate the efforts of each agency as follows: (1) Improve transportation coordination; (2) Improve methods of delivery of passenger transportation; (3) Improve effectiveness of service and improve overall financial efficiency; (4) Improve universal mobility for Tennessee citizens and visitors; and (5) Identify opportunities and barriers, and recommend solutions to improve transportation coordination.
(1) Improve transportation coordination;
(2) Improve methods of delivery of passenger transportation;
(3) Improve effectiveness of service and improve overall financial efficiency;
(4) Improve universal mobility for Tennessee citizens and visitors; and
(5) Identify opportunities and barriers, and recommend solutions to improve transportation coordination.
(d) The coordination committee shall promote public education about the availability and use of transportation services in this state and provide such information to all departments in state government and to the general public.
(e) The coordination committee is directed to create a strategic transportation coordination plan that will guide its work for the next five (5) years. Such plan shall be updated every five (5) years.
(f) The department of transportation shall present an executive summary for the coordination committee to the transportation and safety committee of the senate and transportation committee of the house of representatives annually.
(g) It is the intent of the general assembly that all departments of state government effectuate this section using existing resources.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 688,s 104, eff. 7/1/2024.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 236, Secs.s 88, s 90 eff. 4/19/2013.
Acts 2011 , ch. 198, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-5-105 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 4-5-105
Informal settlements
Status: in_force

Except to the extent precluded by another provision of law, informal settlement of matters that may make unnecessary more elaborate proceedings under this chapter is encouraged. Agencies may establish specific procedures for attempting and executing informal settlement of matters. This section does not require any party or other person to settle a matter pursuant to informal procedures. Acts 1982, ch. 874, § 4.
Except to the extent precluded by another provision of law, informal settlement of matters that may make unnecessary more elaborate proceedings under this chapter is encouraged. Agencies may establish specific procedures for attempting and executing informal settlement of matters. This section does not require any party or other person to settle a matter pursuant to informal procedures.
Acts 1982, ch. 874, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-25-105 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 25 / Section 4-25-105
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 279, s 1, eff. 5/3/2021. Acts 1976, ch. 757, § 5; T.C.A., § 4-2505.
Repealed by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 279, s 1, eff. 5/3/2021.
Acts 1976, ch. 757, § 5; T.C.A., § 4-2505.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-53-102 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 53 / Section 4-53-102
Chapter definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, "intrastate commercial good" means a good that: (1) Is grown, harvested, manufactured, or otherwise produced within this state, using raw materials sourced within this state; (2) Remains within the borders of this state; and (3) Is offered for sale and sold to another within this state. Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1040,s 1, eff. 5/28/2024.
As used in this chapter, "intrastate commercial good" means a good that:
(1) Is grown, harvested, manufactured, or otherwise produced within this state, using raw materials sourced within this state;
(2) Remains within the borders of this state; and
(3) Is offered for sale and sold to another within this state.
Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1040,s 1, eff. 5/28/2024.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-6-129 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 6 / Section 4-6-129
Appropriations - Requests
Status: in_force

Each superintendent and warden of an institution named in § 4-6-102 shall, before each session of the general assembly, present to the department of correction an itemized list of appropriations desired for maintenance, repairs, and improvements and special purposes as such superintendent or warden considers necessary for the period of time to be covered by appropriations. Acts 1919, ch. 39, § 23; impl. am. Acts 1923, ch. 7, §§ 1, 42; Shan. Supp., § 312b37; Code 1932, § 406; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-640.
Each superintendent and warden of an institution named in § 4-6-102 shall, before each session of the general assembly, present to the department of correction an itemized list of appropriations desired for maintenance, repairs, and improvements and special purposes as such superintendent or warden considers necessary for the period of time to be covered by appropriations.
Acts 1919, ch. 39, § 23; impl. am. Acts 1923, ch. 7, §§ 1, 42; Shan. Supp., § 312b37; Code 1932, § 406; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-640.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-1-338 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 4-1-338
Official state symbol
Status: in_force

The official state symbol shall be the circular feature of the state flag, adopted by chapter 498 of the Acts of 1905, and shall be of the following design: a circular field of blue surrounded by a circular stripe of white that is one-twentieth (1/20) the diameter of the circular field of blue. Inside the circular field of blue shall be three (3) five-pointed stars of white distributed at equal intervals around a point, the center of the blue field, and of such size and arrangement that one (1) point of each star shall approach as closely as practicable without actually touching one (1) point of each of the other two (2) around the center point of the blue field; and the two (2) outer points of each star shall approach as nearly as practicable without actually touching the periphery of the blue field. The arrangement of the three (3) stars shall be such that the centers of no two (2) stars shall align horizontally or vertically, but intermediate between same; and the highest star shall be the one located in the upper left of the blue field. Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 534, s 1, eff. 3/2/2016.
The official state symbol shall be the circular feature of the state flag, adopted by chapter 498 of the Acts of 1905, and shall be of the following design: a circular field of blue surrounded by a circular stripe of white that is one-twentieth (1/20) the diameter of the circular field of blue. Inside the circular field of blue shall be three (3) five-pointed stars of white distributed at equal intervals around a point, the center of the blue field, and of such size and arrangement that one (1) point of each star shall approach as closely as practicable without actually touching one (1) point of each of the other two (2) around the center point of the blue field; and the two (2) outer points of each star shall approach as nearly as practicable without actually touching the periphery of the blue field. The arrangement of the three (3) stars shall be such that the centers of no two (2) stars shall align horizontally or vertically, but intermediate between same; and the highest star shall be the one located in the upper left of the blue field.
Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 534, s 1, eff. 3/2/2016.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-739 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-739
Economic development incentive - Eligibility - Violations - Applicability and exclusions
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section: (1) "Contracts" includes: (A) Agreements between an employer and the state; and (B) Agreements between an employer and a labor organization; (2) "Economic development incentive" means a FastTrack job training grant and economic development grant authorized under this part or capital grant authorized under chapter 15 of this title for economic development purposes provided to an employer to attract or retain the employer's physical presence in this state; (3) "Employee" means an individual who performs services for an employer for wages that are subject to withholding requirements under 26 U.S.C. § 3402 ; (4) "Employer" means a business entity that voluntarily pursues economic development incentives authorized under this title or enters into an agreement with this state for the purpose of receiving those incentives; (5) "Labor organization" has the same meaning as defined in 29 U.S.C. § 152 ; (6) "Personal contact information" means an employee's home address, home or personal cell phone number, or personal email address; (7) "Secret ballot election" means a process conducted by the national labor relations board (NLRB) in which an employee casts a secret ballot for or against labor organization representation; and (8) "Subcontractor" means an individual or entity that has contracted with the employer to perform work or provide services. (b) (1) To be eligible for an economic development incentive, an employer must not: (A) Grant recognition rights for employees solely and exclusively on the basis of signed union authorization cards if the selection of a bargaining representative may instead be conducted through a secret ballot election conducted by the national labor relations board (NLRB); (B) Voluntarily disclose an employee's personal contact information to a labor organization, or third party acting on behalf of a labor organization, without the employee's prior written consent, unless otherwise required by state or federal law; or (C) Require a subcontractor performing work for or providing services to the employer to engage in activities prohibited in this subdivision (b)(1). (2) The prohibitions set out in subdivision (b)(1) apply to any work or service for the employer on the project for which the economic incentive is provided. (c) A person or entity may report, based upon a reasonable belief, a suspected violation of subdivision (b)(1) to the department of economic and community development; provided, that such report must be made during the term of the separate agreement entered into by and between the department of economic and community development and the employer pursuant to § 4-3-731(f) . Upon receiving a report pursuant to this subsection (c), the department of economic and community development shall determine whether a violation has occurred by obtaining in writing a statement from the employer verifying whether a secret ballot election has been held. It is a breach of the separate agreement entered into between the department of economic and community development and the employer pursuant to § 4-3-731(f) for the employer to refuse to provide the written statement. If the department of economic and community development finds that an employer has violated subdivision (b)(1), then the department shall deliver written notice of the department's findings to the employer informing the employer and to the office of the attorney general and reporter to initiate proceedings to recover any funds pursuant to § 4-3-731(f) . (d) (1) This section applies prospectively and excludes: (A) An agreement between this state and an employer executed prior to July 1, 2023; (B) An agreement between an employer and a labor organization executed prior to July 1, 2023; (C) An agreement between this state and an employer for a project located on the Megasite of West Tennessee, as those terms are defined in § 64-9-103 , entered into prior to July 1, 2024; or (D) An economic development incentive issued for purposes of expansion of operations at an existing facility where a labor bargaining unit at such site was organized prior to July 1, 2023. (2) As used in subdivision (d)(1)(A), "agreement" includes a memorandum of understanding mutually accepted by the department of economic and community development and an employer prior to July 1, 2023, including a legally binding agreement subsequent and subject to the memorandum of understanding. Added by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 415, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023.
(a) As used in this section: (1) "Contracts" includes: (A) Agreements between an employer and the state; and (B) Agreements between an employer and a labor organization; (2) "Economic development incentive" means a FastTrack job training grant and economic development grant authorized under this part or capital grant authorized under chapter 15 of this title for economic development purposes provided to an employer to attract or retain the employer's physical presence in this state; (3) "Employee" means an individual who performs services for an employer for wages that are subject to withholding requirements under 26 U.S.C. § 3402 ; (4) "Employer" means a business entity that voluntarily pursues economic development incentives authorized under this title or enters into an agreement with this state for the purpose of receiving those incentives; (5) "Labor organization" has the same meaning as defined in 29 U.S.C. § 152 ; (6) "Personal contact information" means an employee's home address, home or personal cell phone number, or personal email address; (7) "Secret ballot election" means a process conducted by the national labor relations board (NLRB) in which an employee casts a secret ballot for or against labor organization representation; and (8) "Subcontractor" means an individual or entity that has contracted with the employer to perform work or provide services.
(1) "Contracts" includes: (A) Agreements between an employer and the state; and (B) Agreements between an employer and a labor organization;
(A) Agreements between an employer and the state; and
(B) Agreements between an employer and a labor organization;
(2) "Economic development incentive" means a FastTrack job training grant and economic development grant authorized under this part or capital grant authorized under chapter 15 of this title for economic development purposes provided to an employer to attract or retain the employer's physical presence in this state;
(3) "Employee" means an individual who performs services for an employer for wages that are subject to withholding requirements under 26 U.S.C. § 3402 ;
(4) "Employer" means a business entity that voluntarily pursues economic development incentives authorized under this title or enters into an agreement with this state for the purpose of receiving those incentives;
(5) "Labor organization" has the same meaning as defined in 29 U.S.C. § 152 ;
(6) "Personal contact information" means an employee's home address, home or personal cell phone number, or personal email address;
(7) "Secret ballot election" means a process conducted by the national labor relations board (NLRB) in which an employee casts a secret ballot for or against labor organization representation; and
(8) "Subcontractor" means an individual or entity that has contracted with the employer to perform work or provide services.
(b) (1) To be eligible for an economic development incentive, an employer must not: (A) Grant recognition rights for employees solely and exclusively on the basis of signed union authorization cards if the selection of a bargaining representative may instead be conducted through a secret ballot election conducted by the national labor relations board (NLRB); (B) Voluntarily disclose an employee's personal contact information to a labor organization, or third party acting on behalf of a labor organization, without the employee's prior written consent, unless otherwise required by state or federal law; or (C) Require a subcontractor performing work for or providing services to the employer to engage in activities prohibited in this subdivision (b)(1). (2) The prohibitions set out in subdivision (b)(1) apply to any work or service for the employer on the project for which the economic incentive is provided.
(1) To be eligible for an economic development incentive, an employer must not: (A) Grant recognition rights for employees solely and exclusively on the basis of signed union authorization cards if the selection of a bargaining representative may instead be conducted through a secret ballot election conducted by the national labor relations board (NLRB); (B) Voluntarily disclose an employee's personal contact information to a labor organization, or third party acting on behalf of a labor organization, without the employee's prior written consent, unless otherwise required by state or federal law; or (C) Require a subcontractor performing work for or providing services to the employer to engage in activities prohibited in this subdivision (b)(1).
(A) Grant recognition rights for employees solely and exclusively on the basis of signed union authorization cards if the selection of a bargaining representative may instead be conducted through a secret ballot election conducted by the national labor relations board (NLRB);
(B) Voluntarily disclose an employee's personal contact information to a labor organization, or third party acting on behalf of a labor organization, without the employee's prior written consent, unless otherwise required by state or federal law; or
(C) Require a subcontractor performing work for or providing services to the employer to engage in activities prohibited in this subdivision (b)(1).
(2) The prohibitions set out in subdivision (b)(1) apply to any work or service for the employer on the project for which the economic incentive is provided.
(c) A person or entity may report, based upon a reasonable belief, a suspected violation of subdivision (b)(1) to the department of economic and community development; provided, that such report must be made during the term of the separate agreement entered into by and between the department of economic and community development and the employer pursuant to § 4-3-731(f) . Upon receiving a report pursuant to this subsection (c), the department of economic and community development shall determine whether a violation has occurred by obtaining in writing a statement from the employer verifying whether a secret ballot election has been held. It is a breach of the separate agreement entered into between the department of economic and community development and the employer pursuant to § 4-3-731(f) for the employer to refuse to provide the written statement. If the department of economic and community development finds that an employer has violated subdivision (b)(1), then the department shall deliver written notice of the department's findings to the employer informing the employer and to the office of the attorney general and reporter to initiate proceedings to recover any funds pursuant to § 4-3-731(f) .
(d) (1) This section applies prospectively and excludes: (A) An agreement between this state and an employer executed prior to July 1, 2023; (B) An agreement between an employer and a labor organization executed prior to July 1, 2023; (C) An agreement between this state and an employer for a project located on the Megasite of West Tennessee, as those terms are defined in § 64-9-103 , entered into prior to July 1, 2024; or (D) An economic development incentive issued for purposes of expansion of operations at an existing facility where a labor bargaining unit at such site was organized prior to July 1, 2023. (2) As used in subdivision (d)(1)(A), "agreement" includes a memorandum of understanding mutually accepted by the department of economic and community development and an employer prior to July 1, 2023, including a legally binding agreement subsequent and subject to the memorandum of understanding.
(1) This section applies prospectively and excludes: (A) An agreement between this state and an employer executed prior to July 1, 2023; (B) An agreement between an employer and a labor organization executed prior to July 1, 2023; (C) An agreement between this state and an employer for a project located on the Megasite of West Tennessee, as those terms are defined in § 64-9-103 , entered into prior to July 1, 2024; or (D) An economic development incentive issued for purposes of expansion of operations at an existing facility where a labor bargaining unit at such site was organized prior to July 1, 2023.
(A) An agreement between this state and an employer executed prior to July 1, 2023;
(B) An agreement between an employer and a labor organization executed prior to July 1, 2023;
(C) An agreement between this state and an employer for a project located on the Megasite of West Tennessee, as those terms are defined in § 64-9-103 , entered into prior to July 1, 2024; or
(D) An economic development incentive issued for purposes of expansion of operations at an existing facility where a labor bargaining unit at such site was organized prior to July 1, 2023.
(2) As used in subdivision (d)(1)(A), "agreement" includes a memorandum of understanding mutually accepted by the department of economic and community development and an employer prior to July 1, 2023, including a legally binding agreement subsequent and subject to the memorandum of understanding.
Added by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 415, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023.