Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 24.
Tennessee SB1197 amends the law regarding the annual compensation increases for county officials by allowing counties experiencing substantial economic distress to forgo these increases through a resolution by their legislative body. The bill affects county officials' compensation and establishes criteria for determining economic distress, including unemployment and poverty levels. Key provisions include the requirement for the Department of Economic and Community Development to assess each county's economic status annually and the reinstatement of compensation increases once the county is no longer deemed to be in distress.
Tennessee SB1197 amends the law regarding the annual compensation increases for county officials by allowing counties experiencing substantial economic distress to forgo these increases through a resolution by their legislative body. The bill affects county officials' compensation and establishes criteria for determining economic distress, including unemployment and poverty levels. Key provisions include the requirement for the Department of Economic and Community Development to assess each county's economic status annually and the reinstatement of compensation increases once the county is no longer deemed to be in distress.
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Jackson, Ed
114th General Assembly
February 6, 2025
March 19, 2025
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee