Amends Tennessee ethics laws to clarify definitions and reporting requirements for gifts and travel expenses.

This bill amends Tennessee ethics laws by clarifying the definition of an indirect gift, which includes gifts from entities intertwined with the employer of a lobbyist. It also modifies the reporting requirements for travel expenses, specifying that expenses paid by a person with an interest in public policy must be reported if they are for the purpose of advising the governor or an officer. The changes take effect July 1, 2025.

Amends Tennessee ethics laws to clarify definitions and reporting requirements for gifts and travel expenses.

This bill amends Tennessee ethics laws by clarifying the definition of an indirect gift, which includes gifts from entities intertwined with the employer of a lobbyist. It also modifies the reporting requirements for travel expenses, specifying that expenses paid by a person with an interest in public policy must be reported if they are for the purpose of advising the governor or an officer. The changes take effect July 1, 2025.