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SB 2284

Tourism - As introduced, requires each local tourism development authority to file its annual report of its business affairs and transactions with the department of tourist development. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 67.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Richard Briggs

Local tourism development authorities must file their annual report of business affairs and transactions with the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development.

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 2284

Summary of Bill: SB 2284 / HB 2120 (Tennessee 114th General Assembly)

Purpose and intent

  • The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) to require local tourism development authorities to file their annual report of business affairs and transactions with the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development.
  • Overall effect: add a reporting requirement to ensure the Department of Tourist Development receives annual financial and transactional information from each local tourism development authority, without making other substantive changes to law.

Key provisions

  • Section amended: TCA Title 7, specifically § 7-69-109(c).
  • New requirement: Each local tourism development authority must file its annual report of its business affairs and transactions with the Department of Tourist Development.
  • Timing and form: The bill does not alter existing report content, cadence, or submission process beyond requiring submission to the Department of Tourist Development. The exact format and deadlines are not specified in the text provided, suggesting the requirement integrates with existing reporting obligations and delivery channels used by the Department or authorities, unless otherwise established by future rulemaking.
  • Effective date: The act takes effect upon becoming law, “the public welfare requiring it.”

Affected entities

  • Local tourism development authorities: They must prepare and submit their annual report of business affairs and transactions to the Department of Tourist Development.
  • Tennessee Department of Tourist Development: Receives and presumably reviews or maintains copies of these annual reports for oversight or statistical purposes.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Status: As introduced and through early 2026, the bill has progressed as follows:
    • February 2, 2026: Introduced and passed on first consideration.
    • February 2, 2026: Passed on second consideration.
    • February 5, 2026: Referred to Senate Energy, Agriculture, and Natural Resources Committee (subsequently assigned to General Subcommittee on March 4, 2026).
    • March 4, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee for consideration.
  • Fiscal impact: The Fiscal Review Committee indicates a “NOT SIGNIFICANT” fiscal impact; the assumption is that requiring an additional filing with the Department does not meaningfully alter state or local government operations or costs.

Fiscal note highlights

  • Estimated fiscal impact: Not significant.
  • Rationale: The legislation is described as modest in scope, primarily embedding a reporting requirement that aligns with existing reporting practices, and is not expected to affect operational budgeting or resource needs significantly.

Practical considerations

  • This is a transparency and oversight measure, aimed at ensuring the Department of Tourist Development has access to annual business affairs and transaction data from local tourism authorities.
  • It could facilitate better data collection, auditing, or planning at the state level, though the bill does not specify penalties for non-compliance or detailed enforcement mechanisms.
  • The bill does not alter the duties, funding, or governance structures of local tourism development authorities beyond the new reporting channel.

Bottom line

SB 2284/HB 2120 adds a straightforward, non-substantive reporting requirement: local tourism development authorities must file their annual report of business affairs and transactions with the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development. The measure is designed to enhance state-level visibility into local tourism financing and operations, with no significant anticipated fiscal impact.

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

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