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This bill expands the definition of "state employee" under Tennessee law to include members of soil and water conservation district boards, their employees, officers, and agents, as well as individuals participating in volunteer programs authorized by these districts. Specifically, for the purposes of defense and related provisions in Chapters 8-42 and 9-8 of Tennessee Code Annotated, these individuals will now be considered state employees. Soil and water conservation districts are local organizations that work to manage and protect land and water resources, and this bill ensures that their board members, staff, and volunteers receive similar legal protections and benefits as other state employees. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law, which suggests the state legislature views this expansion of state employee status as important for the public welfare.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0411&ga=114