HB1278

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 9 and Title 58, relative to providing financial assistance in counties impacted by Hurricane Helene.

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Tennessee HB1278 establishes a fund to provide financial assistance to counties affected by Hurricane Helene.

Tennessee HB1278 creates the Hurricane Helene disaster recovery fund, consisting of an initial appropriation of $200 million from the general fund. The fund will provide county recovery grants and direct assistance recovery grants to assist with disaster recovery efforts. The Tennessee emergency management agency will allocate grants based on factors such as population, property damage, and need. Counties will disburse funds to eligible households for expenses like repairing property, replacing personal effects, and paying rent and utilities.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

32 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 2, 2025

1:30 PM

House State & Local Government Committee Hearing

Mar 26, 2025

1:30 PM

House State & Local Government Committee Hearing

History

May 27, 2025

Pub. Ch. 521

May 27, 2025

Effective date(s) 05/21/2025

May 21, 2025

Signed by Governor.