House Bill 497, sponsored by Atchley, amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 8-7-202(b), concerning the compensation of public employees. The bill modifies the existing language regarding the submission of expense accounts by public employees. Specifically, it removes the provision that disallows payment of an expense account if a person fails to comply with the section. Instead, it introduces a new requirement that allows for payment of the expense account if the assistant district attorney general or criminal investigator submits the account with an explanation for late submission within five days of the end of the month.

The bill is set to take effect on June 30, 2025, emphasizing the importance of timely submission while providing a mechanism for exceptions in cases of late submissions. This change aims to ensure that public employees are not penalized for late submissions without a valid explanation, thereby promoting fairness in the compensation process.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 8-7-202(b), 8-7-202