TennesseeSB 0114114th General Assembly (2025-2026)Senate

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 9-21-134, relative to debt reporting requirements.

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Signed by Governor

Public Funds and Financing

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Stronger debt reporting for local governments

The law tightens debt reporting by Tennessee public entities. Within 45 days after any finance transaction, entities must send board‑required information to their governing body and copy the comptroller. If no open meeting occurs in 45 days, they must give each member a copy and present it at the next meeting. The state funding board requires timely continuing disclosures and, when applicable, postings of financial obligations and defaults on the EMMA website run by the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board. Entities must report any default, covenant violation, or credit rating downgrade to the comptroller within 10 business days, following board guidelines. The law also defines “covenant violation” and “credit rating downgrade.”

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

There is no primary sponsor on record.

Cosponsors

  • Tom Hatcher

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 127 • No: 2

House vote • 3/3/2025

FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/3/2025

Yes: 86 • No: 2

Senate vote • 2/24/2025

FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration 2/24/2025

Yes: 33 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/18/2025

SENATE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE

Yes: 8 • No: 0

Bill Text

  • Enrolled / Public Chapter

  • Fiscal Note

  • Introduced

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