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 eligible to receive expense and mileage allowances. Importantly, it mandates that the number of approved conferences or conference days must be uniform for both chambers of the general assembly. 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 conference attendance policies for members of both the senate and house of representatives to ensure fairness and consistency in the allowances provided.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 3-1-106