SB2167

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 52, Chapter 5, Part 6 and Title 71, Chapter 5, relative to statewide planning and policy council.

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SB2167 amends Tennessee Code to integrate the bureau of TennCare into the statewide planning and policy council.

SB2167 modifies Tennessee Code to include the bureau of TennCare in the statewide planning and policy council. The director of long-term care services for the bureau of TennCare, or their designee, will serve as a council member. The council will now advise both the commissioner and the director of TennCare. The council will also oversee appropriations for TennCare waivers and the department's programs. This act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

93 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Feb 25

1:00 PM

Senate Health And Welfare Hearing

History

May 5

Pub. Ch. 716

May 5

Effective date(s) 04/14/2026

Apr 14

Senate

Signed by Governor.