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SB 854

District Attorneys - As introduced, extends the time within which each district attorney general must submit a funding report to the district attorneys general conference from 90 days after the end of the fiscal year to 120 days after the end of the fiscal year. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 10 and Title 17.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Brent Taylor

Tennessee bill extends district attorney funding report deadline from 90 to 120 days after fiscal year end, delaying financial accountability reporting by one month.

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 854

Legislative bill overview

SB 854 extends the deadline for Tennessee district attorneys to submit funding reports to the district attorneys general conference from 90 days to 120 days after the fiscal year ends. This modification applies across multiple sections of Tennessee Code Annotated governing district attorney operations and funding.

Why is this important

District attorney funding reports are essential for budget oversight, resource allocation, and ensuring accountability across the state's prosecution system. The 30-day extension provides administrative flexibility for district attorneys managing complex financial documentation, though it delays transparency reporting by one month.

Potential points of contention

  • Accountability concerns: Extending reporting deadlines could delay public and legislative scrutiny of district attorney spending and resource use
  • Administrative burden justification: Unclear whether the extension addresses genuine implementation challenges or simply reduces pressure on district attorneys to meet deadlines
  • Consistency questions: The change may create timing misalignments with state budget cycles and other oversight mechanisms that rely on timely financial data

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

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