House Bill 2281, also known as Senate Bill 2330, amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated to enhance access to information for the fiscal review committee staff. A new section, 3-7-115, is added to define terms such as "agency," "data system," and "fiscal review committee staff." This section grants the fiscal review committee staff access to all information and records from state agencies, including confidential data, that are necessary for fulfilling their statutory duties. The bill outlines the types of records that can be accessed, such as administrative, financial, and performance-related documents, and specifies that access must be provided in a timely manner, typically within fifteen business days of a request.

Additionally, the bill amends Section 3-14-202(h) to require the commissioner of finance and administration to provide the office of legislative budget analysis with comprehensive access to historical budget data and information from various state budget management systems. The legislation emphasizes the confidentiality of the information accessed by the fiscal review committee staff, ensuring that it remains protected and is used solely for official purposes. Overall, the bill aims to improve transparency and oversight of state agency operations while maintaining necessary legal protections for sensitive information.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 3-14-202(h), 3-14-202