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SB 1984

District Attorneys - As introduced, requires TACIR to study and prepare a report on pay equity for assistant district attorneys general in this state. - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 8, Chapter 7.

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

Requires Tennessee's TACIR to study and report on pay equity for assistant district attorneys general statewide to inform future compensation policy.

Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
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Bill Summary · SB 1984

Legislative bill overview

SB 1984 directs the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (TACIR) to conduct a comprehensive study and prepare a report examining pay equity for assistant district attorneys general across Tennessee. The bill passed the Senate unanimously with amendments, modifying Tennessee Code Annotated Titles 4 and 8, Chapter 7.

Why is this important

Assistant district attorneys general are essential to state prosecution efforts, and significant pay disparities could affect recruitment, retention, and case prosecution quality across districts. A formal equity study provides data-driven insights that could inform future compensation policy and address regional or systemic pay inconsistencies among prosecutors.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope and methodology – The bill doesn't specify what factors TACIR should consider when analyzing "pay equity" (experience, caseload, geographic cost-of-living, district size), which could affect study conclusions and recommendations
  • Implementation costs – Potential budget implications if the study recommends salary standardization or increases across districts
  • Timeline and enforcement – The bill doesn't specify a deadline for the report or whether recommendations would be binding, potentially limiting practical impact

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

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