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HB 2216

Fiscal Review Committee - As introduced, clarifies which procurement contracts are subject to review by the fiscal review committee of the general assembly; removes requirement that impact to commerce statements be included on fiscal notes prepared by the fiscal review committee. - Amends TCA Title 3, Chapter 2 and Title 4, Chapter 56.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Dan Howell

Bill clarifies procurement contract review requirements and removes requirement for commerce impact statements in fiscal notes prepared by Tennessee's Fiscal Review Committee.

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Bill Summary · HB 2216

Legislative bill overview

HB 2216 modifies Tennessee's procurement oversight procedures by clarifying which contracts fall under Fiscal Review Committee scrutiny and eliminates the requirement that fiscal notes include statements about commercial impact. The bill amends two sections of Tennessee Code Annotated governing the general assembly's fiscal procedures.

Why is this important

Procurement contract review processes affect government spending transparency and oversight capacity. Removing the commerce impact requirement streamlines fiscal note preparation but potentially reduces information available to lawmakers and the public when evaluating legislative costs and economic effects.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope clarification: The bill's definition of which contracts require review could either expand or restrict committee oversight, depending on how "clarified" language differs from current practice
  • Information reduction: Eliminating commerce impact statements may decrease legislative visibility into broader economic consequences of bills, making cost-benefit analysis less comprehensive
  • Administrative efficiency versus transparency trade-off: While the removal may reduce workload for fiscal analysts, it represents a deliberate choice to provide less detail to decision-makers and constituents

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

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