Senate Bill 411 amends Tennessee Code Annotated to expand the definition of "state employee" to include specific individuals associated with soil and water conservation districts. The bill adds a new subdivision to Section 8-42-101(3), which states that "state employee" encompasses the board of supervisors, other officers, employees, and agents of these districts, as well as individuals designated as participants in volunteer programs authorized by the districts.

This change aims to recognize the contributions of these individuals within the framework of state employment for the purposes outlined in Sections 9-8-112 and 9-8-307. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of the public welfare in its enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 8-42-101(3), 8-42-101