SB0548 amends Tennessee ethics laws to redefine indirect gifts and clarify travel expense reporting for the governor and cabinet officers.

SB0548 amends Tennessee Code Annotated to redefine indirect gifts, including those from entities intertwined with a lobbyist's employer. It also clarifies that travel expenses for the governor or cabinet officers, paid by interested parties, must be reported by name and amount. Travel expenses reimbursed by governmental entities or recognized organizations are excluded. The changes take effect July 1, 2025.

SB0548 amends Tennessee ethics laws to redefine indirect gifts and clarify travel expense reporting for the governor and cabinet officers.

SB0548 amends Tennessee Code Annotated to redefine indirect gifts, including those from entities intertwined with a lobbyist's employer. It also clarifies that travel expenses for the governor or cabinet officers, paid by interested parties, must be reported by name and amount. Travel expenses reimbursed by governmental entities or recognized organizations are excluded. The changes take effect July 1, 2025.