Tennessee Senate Bill SJR0119

Tennessee 2023-2024 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/26/23
• Engrossed: 1/26/23
• Enrolled: 1/31/23
• Passed: 2/10/23

Caption

A RESOLUTION to call a joint convention of the Senate and House of Representatives for the purpose of hearing a State of the State address by Governor Bill Lee and to authorize transmittal of the budget document and legislation implementing the budget for fiscal year 2023-2024.

Impact

The resolution provides the framework for the Governor to present the state budget for the fiscal year 2023-2024. It empowers the General Assembly to authorize the transmittal of the state budget documents prior to the customary deadlines in both legislative chambers. This ensures that legislators are provided with the information necessary to evaluate and discuss fiscal matters that will impact state governance and public services.

Summary

Senate Joint Resolution 119 (SJR0119) is primarily a procedural bill aimed at organizing a joint convention of the Tennessee Senate and House of Representatives. The resolution calls for this convention to take place on February 6, 2023, for the purpose of receiving the State of the State address from Governor Bill Lee. This event is a traditional practice in Tennessee’s legislative calendar, marking the commencement of discussions surrounding the upcoming budget.

Contention

While SJR0119 itself is largely procedural and does not contain significant policy implications, it plays a crucial role in the legislative process as it facilitates the budgetary discourse of the state. There may be contention surrounding the contents of the budget presented by Governor Lee, particularly regarding priorities such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure, which constituents and lawmakers may scrutinize during subsequent budget deliberations.