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HB 340

State Employees - As introduced, requires each appointing authority of a state department or agency to electronically report to the commissioner of human resources the job performance evaluations for the employees in the appointing authority's department or state agency. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8 and Title 50.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by John Crawford

Tennessee bill requires state agencies to electronically report all employee performance evaluations to the human resources commissioner for centralized data collection and oversight.

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Bill Summary · HB 340

Legislative bill overview

HB 340 mandates that Tennessee state department and agency heads electronically submit employee performance evaluations to the state commissioner of human resources. The bill modifies existing personnel statutes across three Tennessee Code sections to establish this centralized reporting requirement.

Why is this important

Centralizing performance evaluation data could improve personnel management oversight, facilitate workforce planning, and create standardized documentation across state government. However, it also represents increased administrative burden and data consolidation that raises questions about how this information will be used and protected.

Potential points of contention

  • Privacy and data security concerns: Centralizing sensitive employee performance records creates a larger target for data breaches and raises questions about access controls and employee privacy protections
  • Implementation costs and burden: State agencies may face costs for system upgrades and IT infrastructure to comply with electronic reporting requirements, with unclear funding provisions
  • Undefined data usage: The bill doesn't specify how the commissioner will use this centralized data, creating uncertainty about whether it could be used for termination decisions, compensation changes, or other personnel actions that might concern employees and unions

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

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