Senate Bill 617 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, Chapter 10, concerning the use of campaign funds. The bill introduces a new provision allowing campaign funds to be utilized for the payment of any fines, fees, or penalties that are assessed under the relevant chapter or Title 3, Chapter 6. This addition is marked as a new subdivision (9) in Section 2-10-114(a).

Additionally, the bill removes an existing subdivision (J) from Section 2-10-114(b)(2). The changes aim to clarify the permissible uses of campaign funds and streamline the regulations surrounding them. The act is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of public welfare in its implementation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 2-10-114(a), 2-10-114, 2-10-114(b)(2)(J)