House Bill 2119 and Senate Bill 2283 aim to amend various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated related to tourism. One significant change is the amendment of Section 67-4-1403(c)(1), which reduces the timeframe for certain actions from "ninety (90) days" to "sixty (60) days." Additionally, the bills introduce a new definition for "destination marketing organization," which is defined as a nonprofit entity or government unit responsible for attracting tourists through promotion or development efforts on behalf of municipalities, operating year-round, and utilizing a dedicated tourism marketing budget.

Furthermore, the bills amend Section 67-4-1403(a) by adding a new subdivision that mandates municipalities to release revenue used to fund destination marketing entities within one hundred twenty (120) days after the final budget approval. This revenue includes any interest accrued during the time the funds were held in a municipal account. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of timely funding for tourism promotion efforts.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 67-4-1403(c)(1), 67-4-1403
Amended with SA0960 -- 04/15/2026: 67-4-1403(c)(1), 67-4-1403, 67-4-1401, 67-4-1403(a)
Amended with SA0960, HA1138 -- 04/21/2026: 67-4-1403(c)(1), 67-4-1403, 67-4-1401, 67-4-1403(a)