House Bill 840, sponsored by Miller, proposes amendments to Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 3, Chapter 1, which pertains to the compensation of members of the general assembly. The bill specifically increases the compensation amount from "one thousand two hundred fifty dollars ($1,250)" to "two thousand two hundred fifty dollars ($2,250)" in Section 3-1-106(f)(1). Additionally, it extends the timeline for a specified provision by changing the year from "2024" to "2026" in Section 3-1-106(f)(3).
The act is set to take effect on November 3, 2026, contingent upon the public welfare. These changes aim to adjust the financial remuneration for legislators and modify the relevant timeline for implementation.
Statutes affected: Introduced: 3-1-106(f)(1), 3-1-106, 3-1-106(f)(3)