House Bill 2073, sponsored by Reeves, amends Tennessee Code Annotated regarding the definition of an employer in the context of lobbying. Specifically, it modifies Section 3-6-301(15)(D) by deleting the existing language that states a board, utility, district, department, agency, or entity employing a contractor, subcontractor, or other representative is not considered an employer of a lobbyist. This language is replaced with a clarification that when a department, agency, or entity of state government employs such representatives for lobbying purposes, they are still not deemed to be an employer of a lobbyist.

The bill aims to provide clearer guidelines on the relationship between state entities and lobbyists, ensuring that the employment status of lobbyists remains consistent under the law. The act is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the urgency of its implementation for public welfare.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 3-6-301(15)(D), 3-6-301