Tennessee House Bill HB0231

Tennessee 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/21/25
• Refer: 2/3/25
• Refer: 2/10/25
• Chaptered: 3/21/25
• Passed: 3/21/25

Caption

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 9, Chapter 8, relative to the board of claims.

Summary

HB0231 amends Tennessee law governing the Board of Claims. The bill makes a technical change to Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 29, by deleting the Board of Claims from a list of entities subject to a general statutory provision, and then separately adds the Board of Claims to the list of entities specifically created by statute in Title 9, Chapter 8. In practical terms, the measure appears to be a housekeeping or clarification bill rather than a substantive policy change. The bill’s text does not create new powers, duties, or funding for the Board of Claims; instead, it updates cross-references in the Tennessee Code so the board is properly identified in the state’s statutory framework. It took effect immediately upon becoming law, reflecting the legislature’s view that the change was routine and not controversial.

Impact

The bill amends two sections of the Tennessee Code: Section 4-29-246(a) and Section 4-29-252(a). Its legal effect is to remove the Board of Claims from one statutory subdivision and add it as a specifically referenced board created under Section 9-8-101. This primarily affects statutory organization and reference accuracy, with little to no direct impact on claimants, state agencies, or the Board of Claims’ substantive authority.

Sentiment

The available legislative history shows strong and unanimous support. The House Government Operations Committee recommended passage by a 10-0 vote, and the House floor passed the bill on third consideration by consent calendar with an 89-0 vote. The absence of recorded opposition or committee debate suggests the bill was viewed as a noncontroversial technical correction.

Contention

There is no recorded substantive contention in the available materials. Because the bill is a technical statutory cleanup measure, any discussion likely centered on administrative clarity and code organization rather than policy disagreement. No opposing viewpoints, amendments, or concerns from affected parties are reflected in the provided transcripts or vote history.