Senate Bill 2158 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 4-4-116, which governs the acceptance of federal aid by state agencies. The bill clarifies the definition of "recipient" to include various executive branches and agencies, and modifies the requirements for notifying the joint committee on ways and means regarding federal aid applications and acceptances. Notably, it establishes that prior to accepting federal aid, recipients must notify the committee and may be subject to a hearing, with specific provisions for extending the review period if necessary. Additionally, the bill introduces new exemptions and clarifies existing ones related to federal aid requirements.

The bill also revises the language concerning the review process for federal aid, ensuring that the committee's approval is required for certain amounts of aid, while allowing for exemptions under specified conditions. It updates deadlines for reporting and compliance, including a change in the reporting date from February 1 to February 15. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, emphasizing the importance of these changes for the management of federal funds within the state.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 4-4-116(a)(4), 4-4-116, 4-4-116(b), 4-4-116(c)(1), 4-4-116(c)(2), 4-4-116(c)(3)(A), 4-4-116(c)(3)(B), 4-4-116(c)(4), 4-4-116(c), 4-4-116(d)(1), 4-4-116(d)(1)(D), 4-4-116(d), 4-4-116(g)