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SB 1361

Economic and Community Development - As introduced, extends, from December 1 to January 1, the date by which the office of business enterprise in the department of economic and community development must submit to the general assembly its annual report on advisements to the commissioner regarding disadvantaged businesses and the number of or amount of community block grants received by disadvantaged businesses. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 9 and Title 67.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Charlane Oliver

SB 1361 delays Tennessee's annual disadvantaged business enterprise report deadline from December 1 to January 1, affecting legislative oversight timing.

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 1361

Legislative bill overview

SB 1361 extends the annual reporting deadline for Tennessee's Office of Business Enterprise from December 1 to January 1. The office must report to the legislature on its advisory role regarding disadvantaged business enterprises and the amount of community development block grants these businesses receive.

Why is this important

Reporting deadlines affect legislative oversight and budgeting timelines. A one-month extension could provide additional time for data compilation but may delay lawmakers' access to information needed for legislative planning and budget decisions for the upcoming fiscal year.

Potential points of contention

  • Timing impact: Moving the deadline into January may compress the legislature's ability to act on findings before new fiscal year decisions are finalized
  • Data timeliness: A later report may reflect less current information about disadvantaged business support programs
  • Justification unclear: The bill provides no explanation for why the extension is necessary, leaving the underlying rationale unexplained

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

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