Bill > HB0917

This bill amends Tennessee state law regarding how state entities lease space by modifying the requirements for advertising lease opportunities. Specifically, the bill changes the existing statute to allow state entities to bypass standard advertising requirements when they have space needs that are considered "special and unique" as determined and approved by the state building commission. The state building commission will now have the authority to evaluate and approve whether a particular space requirement meets this special and unique standard, which would exempt the state entity from having to publicly advertise for lease proposals. This modification provides more flexibility for state agencies in securing leased spaces that may have specific or unusual requirements that might not be easily met through a standard public bidding process. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law, with the stated purpose of serving the public welfare.

Government Affairs, Labor and Employment

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0917&ga=114