SB1778

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 58-2-109, relative to disaster grants.

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SB1778 amends Tennessee disaster grant procurement rules, exempting them from certain procurement requirements.

SB1778 modifies Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 58-2-109, to exempt disaster grants from specific procurement requirements, while still applying certain sections and requiring compliance monitoring. The act defines "disaster grant" and "recipient" for the purposes of the disaster response and recovery assistance program. This change takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

32 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Feb 24

12:00 AM

Senate Revenue Subcommittee Of Finance, Ways & Means Hearing

Feb 17

8:30 AM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

History

Mar 23

Pub. Ch. 591

Mar 23

Effective date(s) 03/18/2026

Mar 18

Senate

Signed by Governor.