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HB 2281

State Government - As introduced, requires departments, agencies, and other state governmental entities to make information and records available, including by means of direct electronic access, to the staff of the general assembly's fiscal review committee; requires the department of finance and administration to provide the office of legislative budget analysis with access to applicable state budget formulation and management systems. - Amends TCA Title 3, Chapter 13; Title 3, Chapter 14 and Title 3, Chapter 7.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Brock Martin

Bill requires Tennessee state agencies to grant the legislature direct electronic access to government records and budget management systems for fiscal oversight purposes.

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Bill Summary · HB 2281

Legislative bill overview

HB 2281 requires Tennessee state departments and agencies to provide the General Assembly's Fiscal Review Committee and the Office of Legislative Budget Analysis with direct electronic access to government information, records, and budget management systems. The bill amends three sections of Tennessee Code Annotated governing state government operations and fiscal procedures.

Why is this important

This bill affects the balance of power between the executive and legislative branches by expanding legislative oversight capabilities. Enhanced access to real-time budget and operational data could improve legislative scrutiny of state spending and agency operations, though it also raises questions about administrative burden and information security protocols.

Potential points of contention

  • Administrative burden: State agencies may argue that providing comprehensive electronic access requires significant IT infrastructure investment and staff resources to manage data requests and system access.
  • Information security and confidentiality: Expanding electronic access to government systems raises concerns about protecting sensitive personnel records, trade secrets, security vulnerabilities, and confidential investigative materials.
  • Executive branch autonomy: The administration may view broad legislative data access as an encroachment on executive authority to manage internal operations and budget formulation processes.

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

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