Tennessee Senate Bill SB0116

Tennessee 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/13/25
• Engrossed: 3/20/25
• Enrolled: 4/1/25
• Passed: 4/11/25
• Chaptered: 5/2/25

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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 13, relative to audits of human resource agencies.

Summary

SB0116 amends Tennessee law governing human resource agencies by deleting subdivision (5) from Tennessee Code Annotated § 13-26-106(b). The bill is narrowly drafted and does not add new regulatory requirements; instead, it removes one existing audit-related provision from the statute. Because the bill only strikes a single subdivision, its practical effect is to change the scope or content of the audit standards applicable to human resource agencies under Title 13. The measure passed both chambers and was enacted as Public Chapter No. 155. It took effect upon becoming law, reflecting the legislature’s view that the change was sufficiently routine or time-sensitive to warrant immediate implementation. The bill’s legal impact is limited to the specific statutory section governing audits of human resource agencies, and it affects the agencies subject to those audit rules as well as any state officials responsible for enforcing or interpreting them. The available voting history shows strong bipartisan support and no recorded opposition. The Senate State & Local Government Committee recommended passage on a 9-0 vote, and the Senate floor adopted the measure 30-0. That unanimous support suggests the bill was viewed as a technical or noncontroversial cleanup measure rather than a substantive policy shift. There is little evidence of contention in the available record. No committee transcript is provided, and the bill’s narrow scope, combined with unanimous votes, indicates that any disagreement was minimal or absent. If there were concerns, they are not reflected in the materials provided, and no specific stakeholder opposition is identified. Overall, SB0116 is a targeted statutory amendment affecting audit provisions for human resource agencies in Tennessee, with a straightforward legislative history and broad support.

Impact

SB0116 amends Tennessee Code Annotated § 13-26-106(b) by deleting subdivision (5), thereby altering the statutory audit requirements applicable to human resource agencies under Title 13. The bill does not create a new regulatory program or expand enforcement authority; rather, it removes one existing audit-related provision, changing the legal framework that governs how these agencies are audited and regulated by the state.

Sentiment

The general sentiment around SB0116 appears strongly favorable and noncontroversial. The bill advanced unanimously in committee and on the Senate floor, with no recorded dissent, suggesting legislators viewed it as a technical statutory adjustment rather than a contentious policy matter. The lack of committee transcript discussion further supports the impression that the measure was routine and broadly acceptable.

Contention

No notable contention is evident in the available record. There are no recorded opposing votes, no committee transcript excerpts showing debate, and no identified stakeholder groups objecting to the bill. If any concerns existed, they are not reflected in the materials provided; the bill appears to have moved as a narrow, technical amendment with consensus support.