Tennessee Senate Bill SB0355

Tennessee 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/28/25

Caption

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 41; Title 52; Title 57 and Title 58, relative to state entities.

Summary

SB0355 makes a narrow amendment to Tennessee law governing the Tennessee State Museum Commission. Specifically, it changes Tennessee Code Annotated Section 4-10-108 so that the authority to appoint members is expanded from only “members of the commission” to include both “the governor” and “members of the commission.” The bill does not create a new program or funding mechanism; it simply revises the appointment language in existing law. Because the bill is very short and targeted, its practical effect is limited to the governance structure of the commission or related state entity covered by Section 4-10-108. The measure takes effect immediately upon becoming law, reflecting the legislature’s intent for prompt implementation. No other sections of the Tennessee Code are substantively amended in the text provided, despite the broader title references.

Impact

The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated Section 4-10-108 to alter who may appoint commission members, adding the governor to the existing appointing authority. This changes state law only in a narrow administrative way and affects the composition or selection process for the relevant state commission, rather than altering benefits, taxes, criminal law, or regulatory programs. The immediate effective date means the revised appointment authority would apply as soon as the act becomes law.

Sentiment

There is no recorded committee transcript or vote history in the provided material, so no direct evidence of debate, support, or opposition is available. Based on the bill’s limited scope and technical nature, it appears to be a low-contention administrative measure rather than a controversial policy proposal. The absence of recorded votes or discussion suggests the bill may have been treated as routine legislation.

Contention

No specific points of contention are documented in the provided context. The only potentially notable issue is the shift in appointment authority from commission members alone to include the governor, which could raise questions about executive influence versus internal commission control. However, without committee testimony or vote records, it is not possible to attribute any opposition or support to particular legislators or stakeholders.