Senate Bill 53, sponsored by Roberts, proposes amendments to the Tennessee Code Annotated concerning the board of claims. Specifically, it deletes subdivision (5) from Section 4-29-246(a), which may pertain to the composition or responsibilities of the board. Additionally, the bill introduces a new subdivision in Section 4-29-252(a) that explicitly recognizes the board of claims as created by Section 9-8-101.

The bill aims to clarify the legal framework surrounding the board of claims by removing outdated or unnecessary provisions and formally acknowledging its establishment in the relevant statutes. This act is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of the changes for public welfare.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 4-29-246(a), 4-29-246, 4-29-252(a), 4-29-252