Senate Bill 2338 aims to amend the Tennessee Code Annotated regarding the distribution of grants to volunteer fire departments. The bill removes the requirement that the total amount of grants awarded each year must be equally divided among the three grand divisions of the state. Additionally, it eliminates the restriction on the types of items that can be funded by these grants, specifically removing the language that excludes fire trucks or vehicles from being eligible for grant funding.

The changes proposed in this bill are intended to provide greater flexibility in the allocation of grants to volunteer fire departments, allowing for a more tailored approach to meet the needs of different regions and departments. The act will take effect upon becoming law and will apply to grants awarded after June 30, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 68-102-154(d), 68-102-154, 68-102-154(e)(1)