Tennessee 2023-2024 Regular Session

Tennessee Senate Bill SB2298

Caption

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 14; Title 29; Title 33; Title 37; Title 39; Title 53; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to health care.

Impact

The passage of SB2298 could significantly influence state healthcare governance, particularly in how information is disseminated to legislative members and staff. By ensuring that reports are also made available to the legislative librarian, it could enhance the pathways through which healthcare data and legislative updates are accessed, potentially leading to more informed decision-making processes among lawmakers. This could have a cascading effect on healthcare policy discussions and legislative priorities in Tennessee.

Summary

Senate Bill 2298 aims to amend several sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated, specifically focusing on healthcare-related statutes. The bill proposes modifications to Titles 4, 8, 14, 29, 33, 37, 39, 53, 63, 68, and 71. One notable amendment includes changing the requirement for reporting to the members of the General Assembly to also include the legislative librarian, indicating a push for greater accessibility and transparency in legislative reporting on healthcare matters.

Contention

Although the amendments may seem straightforward, there is potential for contention regarding the broader implications of increased oversight and reporting requirements in healthcare legislation. Some stakeholders may view this as a move toward greater scrutiny and transparency, while others could argue it represents an unnecessary bureaucratic layer. Concerns may arise about the efficiency of legislative processes, and whether the additional reporting requirements could impact the speed and efficacy of healthcare policy development in the state.

Companion Bills

TN HB2377

Crossfiled AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 14; Title 29; Title 33; Title 37; Title 39; Title 53; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to health care.

Previously Filed As

TN HB2377

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 14; Title 29; Title 33; Title 37; Title 39; Title 53; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to health care.

TN HB2378

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 14; Title 29; Title 33; Title 37; Title 39; Title 53; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to health care.

TN SB2300

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 14; Title 29; Title 33; Title 37; Title 39; Title 53; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to health care.

TN HB0203

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 14; Title 29; Title 33; Title 37; Title 39; Title 53; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to health care.

TN SB0332

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 14; Title 29; Title 33; Title 37; Title 39; Title 53; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to health care.

TN HB0516

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 14; Title 29; Title 33; Title 37; Title 39; Title 53; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to health care.

TN SB0460

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 14; Title 29; Title 33; Title 37; Title 39; Title 53; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to health care.

TN SB2299

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 14; Title 29; Title 33; Title 37; Title 39; Title 53; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to health care.

TN HB2376

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 14; Title 29; Title 33; Title 37; Title 39; Title 53; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to health care.

TN HB0204

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 14; Title 29; Title 33; Title 37; Title 39; Title 53; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to health care.

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