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HB 2513

Tourist Development, Dept. of - As introduced, requires a copy of an annual audit report prepared by certain organizations under the department to be submitted to the legislative librarian. - Amends TCA Title 2; Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 9; Title 11; Title 13; Title 24; Title 36; Title 39; Title 42; Title 43; Title 47; Title 49; Title 54; Title 55; Title 56; Title 57; Title 58; Title 64; Title 65; Title 66; Title 67; Title 68; Title 69 and Title 70.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Rusty Grills

Requires Department of Tourist Development organizations to submit annual audit reports to the legislative librarian for enhanced legislative oversight and transparency.

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Bill Summary · HB 2513

Legislative bill overview

HB 2513 requires certain organizations under the Department of Tourist Development to submit copies of their annual audit reports to the legislative librarian. The bill amends numerous Tennessee Code sections across multiple titles, though the core requirement appears focused on audit report transparency and legislative record-keeping.

Why is this important

Audit reports are crucial oversight tools that document how public funds are spent and whether organizations are operating effectively and legally. Requiring these reports be submitted to the legislative librarian ensures lawmakers and the public have access to performance and financial accountability information for tourism development entities.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope ambiguity: The bill's numerous code amendments across 27 titles suggest broader changes than the caption indicates, raising questions about what specific organizations are affected and what other modifications are included
  • "Certain organizations" definition: The vague language about which Department of Tourist Development organizations must comply lacks clarity about which entities are included or excluded
  • Administrative burden: Depending on how many organizations are affected, requiring duplicate submissions to the legislative librarian could create redundant bureaucratic processes if reports are already publicly filed elsewhere

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

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