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SB 1394

Budget Procedures - As introduced, deletes requirements that budget document includes personal income statement for calendar year 1977 and actual state appropriations for fiscal year 1977-1978. - Amends TCA Title 9, Chapter 4, Part 52.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Bo Watson

SB 1394 removes obsolete 1977-1978 budget data requirements from Tennessee statute to streamline current budget procedures.

Action deferred in Senate Finance, Ways and Means Committee to next calendar
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Bill Summary · SB 1394

Legislative bill overview

SB 1394 removes outdated statutory requirements from Tennessee's budget procedures that mandate the inclusion of personal income statements from calendar year 1977 and actual state appropriations data from fiscal year 1977-1978 in budget documents. This is a technical/housekeeping bill that eliminates references to decades-old financial data that is no longer relevant to current budgeting processes.

Why is this important

While seemingly minor, this bill represents necessary legislative cleanup that prevents confusion and ensures budget documents contain only current, applicable information. Removing obsolete statutory references improves the clarity and usability of the Tennessee Code for budget officials and policymakers who rely on these procedures.

Potential points of contention

  • Minimal controversy expected — This is a routine housekeeping measure with no fiscal impact or policy disputes
  • Procedural efficiency — Some may view such cleanup bills as taking up legislative time that could address substantive policy, though others see them as necessary maintenance
  • Historical record — Removing specific references to 1977-1978 data technically deletes a historical marker, though the data itself remains accessible elsewhere

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

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