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SB 6005

Appropriations - As enacted, makes appropriations sufficient for the payment of any lawful expenses of the first extraordinary session of the 114th General Assembly; makes other appropriations related to such extraordinary session. -

114th First Extraordinary Session (January 2025)

SB 6005 authorizes Tennessee to spend funds covering operational expenses for the state legislature's first extraordinary session in 2025.

Pub. Ch. 4
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Bill Summary · SB 6005

Legislative bill overview

SB 6005 appropriates funds necessary to cover the operational expenses of Tennessee's first extraordinary (special) session of the 114th General Assembly. The bill authorizes spending for lawful expenses incurred during this special legislative session and makes related appropriations as deemed necessary.

Why is this important

Extraordinary sessions require separate appropriations because they fall outside the regular legislative budget cycle. Without this funding mechanism, the state would lack legal authorization to pay for special session costs including staff, facility operations, and administrative expenses, potentially halting special legislative work.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency: The bill's broad language ("any lawful expenses") and "other appropriations related to such extraordinary session" does not itemize specific expenses, making public oversight difficult
  • Undefined scope: The phrase "other appropriations" is vague and could encompass a wide range of expenditures without clear legislative limitations
  • Limited public scrutiny: Special/extraordinary sessions often receive less public attention than regular sessions, potentially reducing democratic accountability for spending decisions

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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