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TN SB1222
TN SB1222AN 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
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
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 new Office of Rural Prosperity. The bill allows the commissioner to consolidate some or all of the department's current duties related to improving the well-being of rural communities into this new office. By creating this dedicated office, the legislation aims to centralize and potentially enhance efforts to support and develop rural areas in Tennessee. The bill provides flexibility for the commissioner to determine which specific duties will be transferred to the new office, with the goal of more effectively addressing the needs of rural communities. The act will take effect immediately upon becoming law, reflecting the state's legislative determination that this change serves the public welfare.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee (on 02/12/2025)
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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=SB1222&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB0983 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB0983.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1222.pdf |
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