AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, relative to retirement for law enforcement officers.
Summary
SB0169 makes a narrow technical change to Tennessee’s retirement law for law enforcement officers. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 8-36-809(b)(7)(A), by requiring that the word “Notify” be followed by “in writing,” clarifying that a notice related to retirement for law enforcement officers must be provided in written form.
The measure does not create a new retirement benefit or change eligibility rules; instead, it clarifies the method of notice within the existing retirement statute. Its practical effect is to make the notification requirement more explicit for the affected retirement system, likely reducing ambiguity for agencies, officers, and administrators who handle retirement-related communications.
Impact
The bill amends Title 8 of the Tennessee Code Annotated, specifically the provision governing retirement for law enforcement officers, by adding a written-notice requirement. This affects the administration of retirement procedures for law enforcement personnel and any state or local entities responsible for providing or receiving the notice referenced in Section 8-36-809(b)(7)(A).
Sentiment
Because there are no committee transcripts or recorded votes provided, the available record does not show debate or opposition. Based on the text alone, SB0169 appears to be a low-contention, clarifying amendment with a straightforward administrative purpose. The absence of amendments, votes, or discussion suggests the bill was likely viewed as technical and routine.
Contention
No specific points of contention are documented in the provided materials. The only potentially relevant issue is whether requiring notice “in writing” could impose a modest administrative formality on the parties involved, but the bill text itself indicates a narrow clarification rather than a substantive policy change. With no transcripts or votes available, no legislator, committee member, or stakeholder position can be identified.