Tennessee Senate Bill SB1271

Tennessee 2023-2024 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/31/23

Caption

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 23; Title 7, Chapter 56; Section 29-34-210; Title 54; Title 55; Title 64, Chapter 8 and Title 71, relative to transportation services.

Impact

The proposed amendments will impact how transportation services are governed and overseen in Tennessee. By formalizing the reporting timeline and integrating the coordination committee's findings into the legislative process, the bill aims to enhance accountability and ensure that transportation policies are more aligned with current needs and conditions. The emphasis on annual reporting may lead to more ongoing dialogue regarding transportation issues at the state level.

Summary

Senate Bill 1271 seeks to amend various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated, particularly relating to transportation services. The primary focus of the bill is to change the reporting requirements for the department of transportation. Specifically, it replaces the previous mandate for an annual executive summary with a requirement for a comprehensive report on the findings and recommendations of the coordination committee to be presented to legislative committees by February 15 each year.

Contention

There could be points of contention surrounding this bill, particularly regarding the adequacy of the reporting process and whether the changes will sufficiently address the existing gaps in transportation management. Some legislators may argue that the new requirements are a step in the right direction, while others may express concerns over whether merely adjusting the reporting timeline will lead to meaningful improvements in transportation services.