Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 9 and Title 58.
Tennessee HB1278 establishes the Hurricane Helene disaster recovery fund within the state treasury, aimed at providing financial assistance to counties affected by flooding from Hurricane Helene. The bill allocates an initial $2 million from the general fund and outlines specific amounts designated for recovery grants to various counties, as well as direct assistance recovery grants for households. Key provisions include the requirement for the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) to administer the fund, develop application processes, and ensure proper recordkeeping and auditing of disbursements.
Tennessee HB1278 establishes the Hurricane Helene disaster recovery fund within the state treasury, aimed at providing financial assistance to counties affected by flooding from Hurricane Helene. The bill allocates an initial $2 million from the general fund and outlines specific amounts designated for recovery grants to various counties, as well as direct assistance recovery grants for households. Key provisions include the requirement for the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) to administer the fund, develop application processes, and ensure proper recordkeeping and auditing of disbursements.
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