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SB 354

State Government - As introduced, authorizes the head of each administrative department, the state treasurer, the secretary of state, and the adjutant general to file electronically with the governor the annual report concerning the functions, management, and financial transactions of such person's department or agency for the preceding fiscal year. - Amends TCA Title 3; Title 4; Title 8; Title 9; Title 10; Title 12; Title 13; Title 14; Title 15; Title 41; Title 50 and Title 57.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Paul Bailey and 1 co-sponsor

Tennessee bill authorizes state agency heads to electronically file annual reports with the governor instead of submitting physical documents.

Companion House Bill substituted
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Bill Summary · SB 354

Legislative bill overview

SB 354 authorizes heads of Tennessee state administrative departments, the state treasurer, secretary of state, and adjutant general to file their required annual reports electronically with the governor rather than presumably in physical form. The bill amends multiple Tennessee Code Annotated titles to accommodate this shift to digital reporting across various state agencies.

Why is this important

This modernizes government administrative procedures by allowing electronic submission of mandatory fiscal and operational reports, potentially reducing paperwork costs, improving record management efficiency, and accelerating the governor's access to departmental information. It reflects broader governmental digitization trends and may serve as a foundation for future modernization of state reporting requirements.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of specificity on standards: The bill doesn't define technical standards, formats, or security requirements for electronic filing, potentially creating inconsistencies between agencies
  • Record preservation and accessibility: Questions remain about long-term digital storage, archival standards, public accessibility, and compliance with state records retention laws
  • Implementation timeline and costs: No transition period specified; agencies may face unexpected IT infrastructure expenses or compliance challenges to establish e-filing systems

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

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