Senate Bill 53 amends the Tennessee Code Annotated regarding the board of claims. Specifically, it deletes subdivision (5) from Section 4-29-246(a) and adds a new subdivision in Section 4-29-252(a) that explicitly recognizes the board of claims, which is established by Section 9-8-101.

The bill aims to clarify the legal framework surrounding the board of claims by removing outdated provisions and ensuring that the board's existence is clearly stated in the relevant statutes. The act is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing its importance for public welfare.

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