Senate Bill 2332, also known as House Bill 1659, amends the Tennessee Code Annotated to establish specific salary provisions for district attorneys general and district public defenders. The bill stipulates that, effective June 30, 2024, the base salary for both positions will be set at $205,328. Additionally, it mandates that this salary will be adjusted annually on July 1 to align with the average percentage pay increase provided for state employees in the general appropriations act.

The bill aims to ensure that the salaries of these public officials are competitive and reflective of state employee pay trends. The new provisions are intended to enhance the compensation framework for district attorneys and public defenders, thereby potentially improving the recruitment and retention of qualified legal professionals in Tennessee. The act will take effect upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of public welfare in its implementation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 8-7-105(a), 8-7-105, 8-14-107(a), 8-14-107