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TN HB0983
TN HB0983AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 1-3-105; Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 9; Title 13; Title 43; Title 44; Title 48; Title 49; Title 50; Title 61; Title 64; Title 66; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 69, relative to increasing opportunities for prosperity in rural areas.
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Introduced
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
In Committee
03/12/2025
03/12/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, authorizes the commissioner to designate an existing organizational unit of the department as the office of rural prosperity and consolidate within that office some or all of the department's duties related to improving the well-being of rural communities in this state. - Amends TCA Section 1-3-105; Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 9; Title 13; Title 43; Title 44; Title 48; Title 49; Title 50; Title 61; Title 64; Title 66; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 69.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Tennessee Office of Rural Prosperity by authorizing the commissioner of agriculture to designate an existing organizational unit within the Department of Agriculture as the official Office of Rural Prosperity. The new office will be empowered to consolidate and manage departmental duties focused on improving the well-being of rural communities in Tennessee. By creating this dedicated office, the bill aims to centralize and potentially enhance efforts to support rural areas, though the specific strategies and additional resources are not detailed in the bill text. The act will take effect immediately upon becoming law, with the goal of supporting rural community development and prosperity. The bill does not specify exact operational details but provides the legal framework for establishing the office and consolidating relevant rural development functions within the Department of Agriculture.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee of Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee (on 03/26/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0983&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB0983 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB0983.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB0983.pdf |
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