AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 47; Title 48; Title 56 and Title 68, relative to the department of commerce and insurance.
Impact
The impact of SB1292 is significant for the salaries of specific employees within the department of commerce and insurance. By instituting a standardized wage increase, the bill seeks to recognize the contributions of these workers, particularly in critical safety roles. However, the effectiveness of these salary increases is contingent upon the general appropriations act, as the bill does not directly allocate funds but rather sets a framework that requires further financial approval.
Summary
Senate Bill 1292 aims to amend multiple titles within the Tennessee Code Annotated, specifically addressing the functions and duties of the department of commerce and insurance. The bill stipulates that preferred service employees within this department will receive a salary increase of 15% starting July 1, 2023. It includes explicit provisions for categories of employees, especially those involved in fire and building code inspection, manufactured home inspection, and related managerial roles.
Contention
Notably, the bill's implementation is subject to appropriations. This provision has raised some concerns regarding its viability; if the general appropriations act does not provide the necessary funding, the provisions included in SB1292 would not be enacted. Additionally, since the bill makes no direct appropriation of funds, it is crucial for the effective execution of these salary increases that related financial constraints are taken into account.
Crossfiled
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 47; Title 48; Title 56 and Title 68, relative to the department of commerce and insurance.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 12; Title 45; Title 46; Title 47; Title 48; Title 50; Title 61; Title 62; Title 63; Title 65 and Title 68, relative to commerce.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 48; Title 49; Title 52; Title 53; Title 55; Title 56; Title 62; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to health.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 48; Title 49; Title 52; Title 53; Title 55; Title 56; Title 62; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to health.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 13; Title 33; Title 47; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to addiction services.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 13; Title 33; Title 47; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to addiction services.