Senate Bill 2330, also known as House Bill 2281, 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 15 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 full access to historical budget data and other relevant information. The legislation emphasizes the confidentiality of the information accessed by the fiscal review committee staff, ensuring that it retains its confidential status and is used solely for official purposes. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law, with the aim of improving transparency and oversight in state government operations.

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