Senate Bill 82 aims to amend the Tennessee Code Annotated by making specific changes related to the standards committee within the Department of Human Services. The bill proposes the deletion of subdivision (36) from Section 4-29-246(a), which may pertain to the functions or responsibilities of the standards committee. Additionally, it introduces a new subdivision in Section 4-29-252(a) that explicitly recognizes the standards committee created by Section 71-3-511 of the Tennessee Code.

The bill is designed to clarify the role of the standards committee within the Department of Human Services and streamline the relevant legal framework. It 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