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TN SB2034
TN SB2034AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 3; Title 4 and Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5, relative to legislative access to records.
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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, requires a state governmental entity to disclose records and information to a member of the general assembly to enable the member to determine whether the laws of this state are being complied with and to determine whether the laws of this state need to be changed in accordance with certain procedures. - Amends TCA Title 3; Title 4 and Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5.
AI Summary
This bill requires a state governmental entity, such as a state agency, to provide records and information to a member of the Tennessee General Assembly (the state legislature) if that member needs them to check if state laws are being followed or to decide if laws need to be updated. This access is granted even if other laws might normally prevent it, as long as specific procedures are followed. If a legislator receives a question about compliance or the need for new laws, they can ask the relevant state entity for records by submitting a written request that helps the entity find the information. Before reviewing any records, the legislator must sign a form acknowledging confidentiality rules and the consequences of unauthorized disclosure, and the records must stay with the government entity. If the legislator needs more records after an initial review, the government entity must discuss the situation with them.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee (on 02/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB2034&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1890 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1890.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB2034.pdf |
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