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SB 201

Highways, Roads and Bridges - As introduced, changes from January 1 to January 15 the date by which the department of transportation must submit its annual report on the status of projects funded by the transportation modernization fund. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 54; Title 55; Title 65 and Title 67.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Becky Massey

Delays the Tennessee Department of Transportation's annual Transportation Modernization Fund report deadline from January 1 to January 15.

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Transportation and Safety Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 201

Legislative bill overview

SB 201 delays the Tennessee Department of Transportation's annual reporting deadline for projects funded by the Transportation Modernization Fund from January 1 to January 15. This is a narrow, administrative change affecting when the department must submit its status report to the legislature.

Why is this important

The reporting deadline shift provides the department two additional weeks to compile and submit its annual project status report. While modest, this administrative adjustment could improve report accuracy and reduce end-of-year time pressure on department staff during the holiday period.

Potential points of contention

  • Minimal legislative transparency impact: The two-week delay could slightly reduce legislative oversight timeliness at the start of the annual session
  • Scope of amendments: The bill amends five different Tennessee Code Annotated titles, suggesting broader modifications than the summary indicates—the full content of these changes is unclear
  • Lack of stated justification: No explanation is provided for why this specific deadline adjustment is necessary or beneficial

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

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