Senate Bill 1535 and House Bill 1622 propose amendments to the Tennessee Code Annotated concerning the post-conviction defender oversight commission. The bill deletes subdivision (41) from Section 4-29-247(a) and introduces a new subdivision in Section 4-29-253(a) that specifically identifies the post-conviction defender oversight commission, which is established by Section 40-30-203.

The changes aim to clarify the legal framework surrounding the post-conviction defender oversight commission by removing outdated language and explicitly recognizing the commission's existence within the relevant statutes. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of the public welfare in its implementation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 4-29-247(a), 4-29-247, 4-29-253(a), 4-29-253