Senate Bill 1512, sponsored by Jackson, proposes amendments to various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated concerning the Department of Agriculture. Specifically, it deletes subdivision (17) from Section 4-29-247(a), which may pertain to the department's structure or responsibilities. Additionally, the bill introduces a new subdivision in Section 4-29-251(a) that formally recognizes the Department of Agriculture, as established by Sections 4-3-101 and 4-3-201.

The bill aims to clarify the legal framework surrounding the Department of Agriculture by removing outdated provisions and explicitly stating its creation in the relevant sections of the law. This act is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of the changes for the public welfare.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 4-29-247(a), 4-29-247, 4-29-251(a), 4-29-251