Title 4, State Government

The authority has the right, in addition to all other rights, by appropriate suit, action or proceeding in any court of competent jurisdiction, to require the grantee, its governing body, or any proper officer, agent or employee to carry out any agreements and to perform its and …

(a) Prior to the issuance of bonds or notes pursuant to this part, the commissioner shall file with the authority a certificate to the effect that:(1) The project to be financed from the proceeds of such bonds or notes constitutes a facility in accordance with § 33-2-402;(2) Assi…

(a) At least ninety (90) days prior to the beginning of each state fiscal year, the grantee shall submit a plan of operation for review and approval to the commissioners of mental health and substance abuse services, intellectual and developmental disabilities, health and finance…

This chapter shall be known and cited as the “Tennessee Insurance Guaranty Association Bond Act of 1995.”

The general assembly finds and declares that if a natural disaster, as defined herein, causes, in whole or in part, an insolvency resulting in covered claims in excess of the association's capacity to pay from the assessments under § 56-12-107(a)(3), it is proper to authorize the…

(1) As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:(1) “Association” means the Tennessee insurance guaranty association;(2) “Bonds” means all bonds, notes or other obligations issued by the authority under this part;(3) “Claim” or “claims” means a covered claim as de…

The authority may issue bonds in an amount not to exceed the ability of the association to repay the bond indebtedness from assessments assessed pursuant to §§ 56-12-103(3) and 56-12-107(b)(3), with the proceeds of such bond issuance to fund a loan to the association in accordanc…

Prior to the issuance of bonds to pay covered claims in the event of an insolvency, the commissioner of commerce and insurance shall recommend the amount of unpaid covered claims to be paid from the bond issuance. In making its recommendation, the commissioner shall review whethe…

(1) For the purpose of providing moneys to fund loans authorized by this part, the authority, in addition to the powers otherwise created by law, has the power and is hereby authorized to issue from time to time negotiable bonds and notes of the authority in accordance with the f…

(a) The authority shall administer loans made under this part. (b) In so doing, the authority may adopt rules and regulations necessary for the effective administration of this part, including the promulgation of prerequisites that must be fulfilled by the association in order to…

(a) Any loan agreement may include such provisions as may be agreed upon by the authority and the association and shall include, in substance, the following:(1) The amount of the loan as determined by the authority; and(2) An agreement by the association to:(A) Proceed expeditiou…

All loan agreements entered into pursuant to this part shall be subject to approval by the attorney general and reporter as to form and by the commissioner of finance and administration; all payments made pursuant to such loan agreement shall be approved by the authority, as to f…

(a) (1) The bonds and notes for claims payment shall be authorized by resolution of the authority, may be in one (1) or more series, shall bear such date or dates, and shall mature at such time or times, in the case of any such note or any renewals thereof, not exceeding eight (8…

(a) The authority is hereby authorized to establish in the state treasury a special trust fund of the authority to be known as the “Tennessee insurance guaranty association fund.” (b) (1) The state hereby covenants and agrees that from and after the issuance of any bonds or notes…

The authority has the right, in addition to all other rights, by mandamus or other suit, action or proceeding in any court of competent jurisdiction, to require the association and the board of directors and any proper officer, agent or employee of the association to carry out an…

(a) This part shall be in addition and supplemental to any other law providing for financing by the association and shall not be deemed to amend or repeal any other law. (b) No proceedings by the association shall be required for loan agreements hereunder, except as provided by t…

This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Tennessee Local Development Authority Leaking Underground Storage Funding Act of 1997.”

(a) The general assembly finds and declares that the costs incurred in connection with reasonable and safe cleanup with respect to petroleum sites within the state, as provided in title 68, chapter 215, part 1, are extensive and threaten the state's ability to meet its obligation…

(a) For the purpose of providing moneys for deposit with the petroleum underground storage tank board, the authority, in addition to the powers otherwise created by law, has the power and is hereby authorized to issue from time to time negotiable bonds and notes of the authority …

(a) The bonds and notes shall be authorized by resolution of the authority, secured by the deposit of the assurance fee required under § 68-215-110, under such terms and conditions as deemed appropriate by the authority; provided, that such debt, including any renewals or extensi…

There is established a “governor's office of faith-based and community initiatives,” referred to as the “office” in this chapter.

(1) In order to maximize the effectiveness of state government through collaboration with faith-based and community initiatives to serve Tennesseans with respect to public purposes, such as improving public safety, overcoming addiction, strengthening families and communities, and…

(a) The office may partner with a nonprofit public benefit corporation that is organized to maximize the effectiveness of faith-based and community initiatives in serving Tennesseans with respect to public purposes, in order to carry out the purposes of the office. (b) The govern…

(a) [Deleted by 2023 amendment.] (b) For administrative purposes, the office is attached to the department of finance and administration. (c) Any department, agency, board or commission, or other division of state government may provide staff and other assistance to the office, a…

(a) The nonprofit partner shall be eligible to be a participating employer in the Tennessee consolidated retirement system upon passage of a resolution by the nonprofit's board of directors authorizing:(1) An actuarial study; and(2) Participation, and accepting the liability as a…

The nonprofit partner may participate, the same as an eligible quasi-governmental organization, in the health insurance plan authorized under § 8-27-702, to provide health insurance for its employees, as long as such nonprofit partner satisfies each of the requirements of § 8-27-…

(a) The nonprofit partner shall annually submit to the governor and the speakers of the senate and the house of representatives, within ninety (90) days after the end of its fiscal year, a report setting forth its operation and accomplishments. (b) The nonprofit partner is subjec…

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Tennessee Economic Impact Disclosure Law of 1979.”

(a) It is the purpose and intent of the general assembly by this enactment to require state agencies to state the direct and indirect costs of government programs to consumers and the relationship between the costs of a program and the benefits to be received from the program. (b…

(1) As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:(1) “Agency” means every department or organization described in chapter 3 of this title; and(2) “Agency action” includes any action by an agency or subdivision thereof that may have substantial economic impact up…

(a) Upon written request by the commissioner or head of any agency, or by any member of the general assembly, each agency shall within a reasonable time justify a proposed action by preparing an economic impact statement using professionally accepted methodology, with quantificat…

(1) The following agency actions are exempt from this chapter:(1) The collection and payment of social security funds, retirement funds or employee benefit funds;(2) Participation in any federal program, if under federal law the participation would be prevented by compliance with…

In addition to any copies that may be provided to other individuals or entities, each agency that prepares an economic impact statement pursuant to this chapter shall provide a copy of such impact statement to the senate and house of representatives government operations committe…

(a) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, a state or local governmental entity requiring or requesting a person to divulge racial or ethnic origin on an employment form, education application, or other such document shall contain a space, box, or blank clearly designated “Nati…

Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, a Native American or an African-American is eligible to receive scholarships, grants or any other benefit afforded to minorities from the University of Tennessee system, the board of regents system, or any Tennessee school system. As…

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “State of Tennessee Audit Committee Act of 2005.”

(a) A state governing board, council, commission, or equivalent body that has the authority to hire and terminate its employees shall create an audit committee, subject to subsection (c). (b) A state governing board, council, commission, or equivalent body that is responsible for…

(a) An audit committee created pursuant to this chapter shall develop a written charter addressing the audit committee's purpose, powers, duties, and mission. (b) The comptroller of the treasury shall establish guidelines for creation of an audit committee charter and shall revie…

(a) The audit committee shall be a standing committee of the state governing board, council, commission, or equivalent body. (b) An audit committee created pursuant to this chapter shall have at a minimum three (3) members, chosen as prescribed in the audit committee charter. (c)…

(1) The responsibilities of an audit committee created pursuant to this chapter include, but are not limited to:(1) Overseeing the financial reporting and related disclosures, especially when financial statements are issued;(2) Evaluating management's assessment of the body's sys…

(1) An audit committee created pursuant to this chapter shall have the power and duty to take whatever actions the audit committee deems necessary in carrying out its responsibilities in this chapter, including, but not limited to:(1) Seeking information the audit committee requi…

(a) An audit committee created pursuant to this chapter shall establish a process by which employees, taxpayers, or other citizens may confidentially report suspected illegal, improper, wasteful, or fraudulent activity. If the information provided causes the chair of the audit co…

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), all meetings of an audit committee created pursuant to this chapter shall abide by the notice requirements adhered to by the state governing board, council, commission, or equivalent body to which the audit committee is attached. (b) All …

(a) (1) The department of human services is authorized to work with local communities, industry and other entities to develop the preliminary parameters of a program of public/private partnerships to enhance funding of child care. In such efforts, the department shall involve ent…

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Refugee Absorptive Capacity Act.”

(1) As used in this chapter:(1) “Absorptive capacity” is a determination made by a local government evaluating, for a host community within that jurisdiction:(A) The capacity of the community's social service and healthcare agencies to meet the existing needs of the community's c…