Tennessee SB0214 amends state laws to regulate the naming of public facilities and charitable donations by public officials.

Tennessee SB0214 amends various sections of Tennessee Code to regulate the naming of public facilities and charitable donations by public officials. The bill prohibits naming public facilities after public officials during their term of office or for two years after they leave office, unless private funds are used. Exceptions are made for deceased officials or honorably discharged veterans. It also prohibits public officials from making charitable donations in their name if public funds are used. Donations must be attributed to the public entity from which the funds originated.

Tennessee SB0214 amends state laws to regulate the naming of public facilities and charitable donations by public officials.

Tennessee SB0214 amends various sections of Tennessee Code to regulate the naming of public facilities and charitable donations by public officials. The bill prohibits naming public facilities after public officials during their term of office or for two years after they leave office, unless private funds are used. Exceptions are made for deceased officials or honorably discharged veterans. It also prohibits public officials from making charitable donations in their name if public funds are used. Donations must be attributed to the public entity from which the funds originated.