Senate Bill 1519 aims to amend the Tennessee Code Annotated concerning the department of tourist development. Specifically, it removes subdivision (24) from Section 4-29-247(a) and adds a new subdivision to Section 4-29-251(a) that formally recognizes the department of tourist development, as established by Sections 4-3-101 and 4-3-2201.

The bill is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of the changes for the public welfare. This legislative action reflects a restructuring within the state's tourism framework, potentially enhancing the focus and resources allocated to the department of tourist development.

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