Senate Bill 411, also known as House Bill 802, amends Tennessee Code Annotated to expand the definition of "state employee" within the context of specific chapters. The bill introduces a new subdivision to Section 8-42-101(3), which clarifies that "state employee" includes the board of supervisors, other officers, employees, and agents of a soil and water conservation district, as well as individuals designated by such districts as participants in authorized volunteer programs.

This amendment aims to ensure that individuals involved in soil and water conservation efforts are recognized as state employees for the purposes of relevant legal provisions. 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