Senate Bill 63 amends the Tennessee Code Annotated concerning the Department of Economic and Community Development. Specifically, it removes subdivision (16) from Section 4-29-246(a) and adds a new subdivision to Section 4-29-250(a) that formally recognizes the Department of Economic and Community Development, as established by Sections 4-3-101 and 4-3-701.
The bill aims to streamline the legal framework surrounding the department by eliminating outdated provisions and clarifying its establishment within the state code. The 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, 4-29-250(a), 4-29-250