Senate Bill 1282 amends Tennessee Code Annotated to expand the committees involved in the oversight of elderly care. Specifically, it modifies Section 71-2-115(d) by replacing the existing reference to the "health and welfare committee of the senate and the health committee of the house of representatives" with a broader inclusion that adds the "government operations committee of the house of representatives, and the government operations committee of the senate." This change aims to enhance legislative oversight and ensure that more committees are involved in matters related to elderly care.

The bill is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the urgency of its provisions for the welfare of the public. By broadening the scope of legislative committees involved, the bill seeks to improve the governance and quality of care provided to the elderly population in Tennessee.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 71-2-115(d), 71-2-115