18 chapters · 193 sections in this title.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-12-101 Creation — Duties
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(1) There is created the office of legal services, which has the duty to:(1) Provide summaries and abstracts of proposed legislation;(2) Prepare and assist in the preparation of proposed legislation and amendments;(3) Give legal opinions upon request of members of the general ass…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-12-102 Director — Staff
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The joint legislative services committee shall appoint, subject to the approval of the speaker of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives, a director of legal services who shall be a graduate of an accredited law school, shall be licensed to practice law in the…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-12-103 Office space — Facilities
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Suitable office space and facilities shall be provided in Nashville convenient to the general assembly.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 3-12-104 Suggested revisions of laws
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(a) Suggested revisions to the Tennessee Code Annotated, to the uncodified public acts, and to other general laws of the state shall be prepared by the office of legal services. Such revisions may be initiated by the office of legal services, may be recommended by individual lawy…