SB0646

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.

Complete·5/27/25

Tennessee SB0646 establishes a disaster recovery fund to provide financial assistance to counties affected by Hurricane Helene.

Tennessee SB0646 creates the Hurricane Helene disaster recovery fund within the state treasury, consisting of grants, appropriations, federal funds, and other moneys. The fund aims to provide financial assistance to counties for infrastructure engineering and general expenses related to flood damage from Hurricane Helene. The Tennessee emergency management agency will allocate grants based on factors like population, property damage, and need. Counties will disburse funds to households for repairing or replacing damaged property, replacing lost personal effects, and paying rent and utilities.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

10 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 1, 2025

10:30 AM

Senate State & Local Government Hearing

History

May 27, 2025

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 521

Apr 23, 2025

Senate

Sponsor(s) Added.

Apr 22, 2025

Senate

Companion House Bill substituted