HB2045 clarifies that security expenditures for a candidate or officeholder's residence are not personal use.

HB2045 amends Tennessee Code to specify that campaign funds spent on enhancing security for a candidate or officeholder's personal residence are not considered personal use. Such expenditures are capped at $12,000 per year and must be disclosed as "residential security." Documentation of these expenditures must be kept and is confidential during audits or investigations. This act becomes effective immediately upon becoming law.

HB2045 clarifies that security expenditures for a candidate or officeholder's residence are not personal use.

HB2045 amends Tennessee Code to specify that campaign funds spent on enhancing security for a candidate or officeholder's personal residence are not considered personal use. Such expenditures are capped at $12,000 per year and must be disclosed as "residential security." Documentation of these expenditures must be kept and is confidential during audits or investigations. This act becomes effective immediately upon becoming law.