Senate Bill 2338 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, specifically Section 68-102-154, 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 equipment that can be funded, specifically removing the language that excludes fire trucks or vehicles from being eligible for grants.

The changes aim to provide greater flexibility in the allocation of grants to volunteer fire departments, allowing for a more tailored approach to funding based on the specific needs of each department rather than a rigid division of funds. 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)