Amends TCA Title 3, Chapter 6 and Title 8, Chapter 50, Part 5.
Tennessee SB0548 aimed to amend the Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) regarding the solicitation and acceptance of gifts by public officials, specifically clarifying that indirect gifts include those from entities related to a lobbyist's employer. The bill sought to require the governor or cabinet officers to disclose travel expenses paid by individuals with interests in public policy. Key provisions included the definition of indirect gifts and the requirement for disclosure of travel expenses related to public policy advisory roles. The bill ultimately failed.
Tennessee SB0548 aimed to amend the Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) regarding the solicitation and acceptance of gifts by public officials, specifically clarifying that indirect gifts include those from entities related to a lobbyist's employer. The bill sought to require the governor or cabinet officers to disclose travel expenses paid by individuals with interests in public policy. Key provisions included the definition of indirect gifts and the requirement for disclosure of travel expenses related to public policy advisory roles. The bill ultimately failed.
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Briggs, Richard
114th General Assembly
January 30, 2025
March 11, 2025
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee