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SB 2331

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 Todd Gardenhire

Bill clarifies procurement contract review requirements and removes commerce impact statements from fiscal notes, streamlining oversight at potential cost to economic transparency.

Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
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Bill Summary · SB 2331

Legislative bill overview

SB 2331 modifies Tennessee's fiscal review process by clarifying which procurement contracts require review by the General Assembly's fiscal review committee and eliminates the requirement that fiscal notes include statements about impacts to commerce. The bill amends two sections of Tennessee Code Annotated governing fiscal procedures and procurement oversight.

Why is this important

This bill affects government transparency and legislative oversight of state spending. By narrowing which contracts face review and removing commerce impact analysis from fiscal notes, it streamlines the review process but potentially reduces the amount of economic information available to lawmakers and the public when evaluating state expenditures.

Potential points of contention

  • Reduced transparency: Removing commerce impact statements could limit legislators' and citizens' ability to understand broader economic consequences of state spending decisions
  • Narrower procurement oversight: Clarifying which contracts need review could exclude certain purchases from scrutiny, raising questions about which contracts are being removed from review requirements
  • Efficiency vs. accountability trade-off: Streamlining procedures may reduce administrative burden but could compromise thorough fiscal evaluation of government spending

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

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