Bill > SB2158

This bill modifies Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 4-4-116, which governs the procedures for state agencies, referred to as "recipients," in applying for or accepting federal aid, and clarifies the role of the joint committee on ways and means, a legislative committee responsible for reviewing fiscal matters. Key changes include allowing the committee to issue notice that a hearing will not be held for certain federal aid applications or acceptances, and enabling the committee to hold hearings to review federal aid applications or acceptances, even if the amount is less than $25 million, which was previously a threshold for mandatory review. The bill also adjusts the timing for reporting federal aid to the committee and specifies how the committee's approval process works, including a default approval if no action is taken within a certain timeframe, with provisions for extending this period. Additionally, it clarifies exemptions for certain types of federal aid, such as annual grants and transportation funds, and adjusts reporting deadlines.