Tennessee 2023-2024 Regular Session

Tennessee Senate Bill SB2447

Caption

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 12; Title 62 and Title 67, relative to entrepreneurship assistance centers.

Impact

The implementation of SB2447 is set to influence various aspects of state law by enhancing support for economically disadvantaged groups and promoting a more inclusive business environment. This initiative is expected to mitigate barriers that have historically impeded the economic advancement of these demographics, thereby fostering a more diverse entrepreneur ecosystem. With annual evaluations mandated in the bill, the effectiveness of these centers will be monitored, allowing for adjustments and improvements based on their performance and community impact. This evaluation process ensures that the program remains aligned with its goals of expanding economic opportunities across the state.

Summary

Senate Bill 2447 proposes significant amendments to the Tennessee Code Annotated, establishing entrepreneurship assistance centers aimed at supporting underrepresented groups such as minority group members, women, individuals with disabilities, dislocated workers, and veterans. The bill seeks to create a structured framework for developing these centers, which would provide critical business development training and resources necessary for self-employment and enhancing the viability of small businesses in minority communities. By facilitating access to entrepreneurship training, the bill aims to empower citizens from disadvantaged backgrounds to enter the economic mainstream more effectively.

Contention

While there is broad support for initiatives aimed at enhancing economic opportunities for marginalized communities, some concern may arise over the allocation of state resources to these entrepreneurship assistance centers. Questions about funding sustainability, the adequacy of training programs, and the integration of these centers with existing small business initiatives could lead to debates among legislators. Furthermore, the bill's stipulation for regular reporting on outcomes may prompt discussions on the metrics used to measure success, which could influence public perception and future legislative support.

Companion Bills

TN HB2455

Crossfiled AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 12; Title 62 and Title 67, relative to entrepreneurship assistance centers.

Previously Filed As

TN HB2455

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 12; Title 62 and Title 67, relative to entrepreneurship assistance centers.

TN HB0085

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 29; Title 33; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41; Title 43; Title 45; Title 50; Title 53; Title 63; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to cannabis.

TN SB0168

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 29; Title 33; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41; Title 43; Title 45; Title 50; Title 53; Title 63; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to cannabis.

TN HB0703

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 29; Title 33; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41; Title 43; Title 45; Title 50; Title 53; Title 54; Title 63; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to the "Pot for Potholes Act."

TN SB0921

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 29; Title 33; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41; Title 43; Title 45; Title 50; Title 53; Title 54; Title 63; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to the "Pot for Potholes Act."

TN SB0809

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 29; Title 33; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41; Title 43; Title 45; Title 50; Title 53; Title 63; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to cannabis.

TN HB0836

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 29; Title 33; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41; Title 43; Title 45; Title 50; Title 53; Title 63; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to cannabis.

TN SB2104

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 29; Title 33; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41; Title 43; Title 45; Title 50; Title 53; Title 57; Title 63; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to the "Tennessee Medical Autonomy Related to Cannabis Act."

TN HB2502

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 29; Title 33; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41; Title 43; Title 45; Title 50; Title 53; Title 57; Title 63; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to the "Tennessee Medical Autonomy Related to Cannabis Act."

TN SB1829

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 29; Title 33; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41; Title 43; Title 45; Title 50; Title 53; Title 57; Title 63; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to the "Medical Autonomy Related to Cannabis Act."

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