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SB 355

State Government - As introduced, requires the Tennessee advisory commission on intergovernmental relations to file its biennial report of its recommendations and findings with respect to intergovernmental relations with the governor. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 41; Title 52; Title 57 and Title 58.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Bobby Harshbarger

Requires Tennessee's intergovernmental relations advisory commission to report biennial findings directly to the governor, potentially centralizing state policy recommendations with executive branch leadership.

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 355

Legislative bill overview

SB 355 requires Tennessee's Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (ACIR) to submit its biennial reports directly to the governor, rather than through other channels. The bill amends multiple sections of Tennessee Code to implement this reporting requirement change across state government titles.

Why is this important

This affects how state policy recommendations flow through government bureaucracy. Direct reporting to the governor could accelerate executive awareness of local-state coordination issues, or could centralize control over which recommendations reach legislative consideration, depending on implementation.

Potential points of contention

  • Legislative oversight: The bill doesn't explicitly require the governor to forward reports to the legislature, potentially reducing lawmakers' access to ACIR findings that might inform policy decisions
  • Scope of amendments: The bill modifies six different Tennessee Code titles, suggesting broad structural changes whose full implications may not be immediately clear from the summary
  • Operational impact: Changing established reporting procedures requires staff adjustments and may delay reports if new administrative processes aren't streamlined

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

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