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HB 108

State Employees - As enacted, requires the pay period for state employees be no less than twice per month as determined by the commissioner of finance and administration; removes the requirement that the pay period be semimonthly. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 23, Part 2.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by William Lamberth

Tennessee now requires state employee paychecks at least twice monthly with flexible scheduling instead of fixed semimonthly payments, giving administrators greater discretion over payroll timing.

Pub. Ch. 82
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Bill Summary · HB 108

Legislative bill overview

HB 108 modifies Tennessee's state employee pay structure by requiring paychecks be distributed at least twice per month, while removing the previous requirement for specifically semimonthly (twice-monthly on fixed dates) payments. This gives the Commissioner of Finance and Administration flexibility in determining the exact pay schedule within the twice-monthly minimum requirement.

Why is this important

This change affects approximately 60,000+ state employees and their cash flow management. The shift from fixed semimonthly dates to flexible twice-monthly scheduling could impact employees' ability to plan around payday, particularly those living paycheck-to-paycheck, while potentially streamlining state payroll administration and reducing processing costs.

Potential points of contention

  • Employee predictability: Removing the fixed semimonthly schedule may create uncertainty about exact payment dates, complicating personal budgeting and bill payment planning for workers accustomed to consistent pay calendars
  • Implementation details: The bill delegates specifics to the commissioner without legislative oversight of how the new schedule will be structured, raising concerns about whether flexibility truly benefits employees or primarily serves administrative convenience
  • Wage and hour compliance: Changes to pay frequency must still comply with federal wage laws, and ambiguity about implementation could create compliance risks for the state

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

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