Tennessee 2023-2024 Regular Session

Tennessee Senate Bill SB1292

Caption

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 47; Title 48; Title 56 and Title 68, relative to the department of commerce and insurance.

Impact

The impact of SB1292 is significant for the salaries of specific employees within the department of commerce and insurance. By instituting a standardized wage increase, the bill seeks to recognize the contributions of these workers, particularly in critical safety roles. However, the effectiveness of these salary increases is contingent upon the general appropriations act, as the bill does not directly allocate funds but rather sets a framework that requires further financial approval.

Summary

Senate Bill 1292 aims to amend multiple titles within the Tennessee Code Annotated, specifically addressing the functions and duties of the department of commerce and insurance. The bill stipulates that preferred service employees within this department will receive a salary increase of 15% starting July 1, 2023. It includes explicit provisions for categories of employees, especially those involved in fire and building code inspection, manufactured home inspection, and related managerial roles.

Contention

Notably, the bill's implementation is subject to appropriations. This provision has raised some concerns regarding its viability; if the general appropriations act does not provide the necessary funding, the provisions included in SB1292 would not be enacted. Additionally, since the bill makes no direct appropriation of funds, it is crucial for the effective execution of these salary increases that related financial constraints are taken into account.

Companion Bills

TN HB1420

Crossfiled AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 47; Title 48; Title 56 and Title 68, relative to the department of commerce and insurance.

Previously Filed As

TN HB1420

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 47; Title 48; Title 56 and Title 68, relative to the department of commerce and insurance.

TN SB1692

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 39; Title 47; Title 48; Title 55; Title 56; Title 62; Title 66 and Title 67, relative to parking.

TN HB1731

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 39; Title 47; Title 48; Title 55; Title 56; Title 62; Title 66 and Title 67, relative to parking.

TN SB0073

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 12; Title 43; Title 45; Title 47; Title 48; Title 50; Title 61; Title 66 and Title 67, relative to commerce.

TN HB1181

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 12; Title 43; Title 45; Title 47; Title 48; Title 50; Title 61; Title 66 and Title 67, relative to commerce.

TN HB2306

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 12; Title 48; Title 50 and Title 56, relative to self-insurance.

TN SB2909

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 12; Title 48; Title 50 and Title 56, relative to self-insurance.

TN HB0910

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8 and Title 68, relative to human rights.

TN SB0861

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8 and Title 68, relative to human rights.

TN HB2011

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 47; Title 56; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to health records.

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