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SB 2205

Transportation, Dept. of - As introduced, adds additional information that must be included in the annual report to members of the general assembly regarding projects that are funded by the transportation modernization fund. -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

SB 2205 expands Tennessee's transportation department annual reporting requirements to include more detailed information about Transportation Modernization Fund project allocations.

Pub. Ch. 854
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Bill Summary · SB 2205

Legislative bill overview

SB 2205 requires Tennessee's Department of Transportation to include additional information in its annual report to the state legislature regarding projects funded by the Transportation Modernization Fund. The bill expands the transparency and detail requirements for how these transportation dollars are being allocated and spent.

Why is this important

The Transportation Modernization Fund is a significant source of transportation infrastructure financing in Tennessee. Enhanced reporting requirements increase legislative oversight and public accountability for how these funds are distributed across the state, potentially revealing funding patterns and project prioritization decisions.

Potential points of contention

  • Administrative burden: The expanded reporting requirements may increase costs and staff time at the Department of Transportation without corresponding budget increases
  • Vagueness on specifics: The bill's language refers to "additional information" without clearly defining what data points must be added, potentially leading to interpretation disputes
  • Political motivation: Enhanced reporting could be used to scrutinize which districts receive funding, raising concerns about whether the requirement serves legitimate oversight or partisan advantage

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

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