Senate Bill 618 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 3, Chapter 1, by modifying the provisions related to expense and mileage allowances for members of the General Assembly. Specifically, it designates the existing subsection (a) as subdivision (a)(1) and introduces 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 allowances. Importantly, it mandates that the number of approved conferences or conference days must be uniform for both chambers.

The bill defines "conference" to encompass various types of official meetings related to state business, including symposiums, workshops, and gatherings, whether held within or outside the state. The act is set to take effect on November 3, 2026, contingent upon the public welfare.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 3-1-106