Senate Bill 618 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 3-1-106, by designating the existing subsection (a) as subdivision (a)(1) and adding a new subdivision (a)(2). This new provision empowers the speakers of the senate and house of representatives to determine the number of conferences or conference days for which members are entitled to receive expense and mileage allowances. Importantly, it stipulates that the number of approved conferences or conference days must be uniform for both the senate and house members. The bill defines "conference" to include various forms of official meetings related to state business.

The act is set to take effect on November 3, 2026, emphasizing the importance of aligning the allowances for conferences among members of the general assembly to ensure fairness and consistency.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 3-1-106