§ 3-1-203. Direct Supervision of Relatives Prohibited
Within the general assembly, no employees who are relatives shall be placed within the same direct line of supervision whereby one (1) relative is responsible for supervising the job performance or work activities of another relative; provided, that, to the extent possible, this part shall not be construed to prohibit two (2) or more relatives […]
§ 3-1-204. Transfer of Spouses
When as a result of a marriage, general assembly employees are in violation of the prohibition established by this part, the violation shall be resolved by means of a transfer within the general assembly, transfer to another governmental entity, or resignation as may be necessary to remove the violation. The director of legislative administration shall […]
§ 3-1-205. Prospective Application of Part
The prohibition established by this part shall not be applied retroactively, but shall be adhered to by the general assembly in all hiring and employee transactions subsequent to February 15, 2006.
§ 3-1-201. Short Title
This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Tennessee General Assembly Uniform Nepotism Policy Act of 2006.”
§ 3-1-202. Part Definition
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires, “relative” means a parent, foster parent, parent-in-law, child, spouse, brother, foster brother, sister, foster sister, grandparent, grandchild, son-in-law, brother-in-law, daughter-in-law, sister-in-law, or other family member who resides in the same household.
§ 3-1-113. Purchases of Computer Equipment by Members
A member of the general assembly may purchase through the office of legislative administration computer equipment for legislative use which is the same as or compatible with the computer hardware or software installed or used by legislative information systems for the general assembly. The cost of any purchases made pursuant to this section shall be […]
§ 3-1-114. Reporting Requirement Satisfied by Notice to Legislators of Publication of Report
If a statute requires an official or entity of state government to make a report to each member of the general assembly, the statute is satisfied if the official or entity notifies each of the members in writing to each member’s office that the report has been published. A member may then notify the official […]
§ 3-1-115. Orientation on Ethics Laws and Rules for General Assembly Members
An orientation shall be provided to all members elected or appointed to serve for their first term or partial term of office in the general assembly, which shall include, as part of the orientation, instruction on ethics laws and rules that pertain to members of the general assembly.
§ 3-1-116. Group Health Insurance Not Applicable to Certain Members of General Assembly — Exceptions
The provisions of § 8-27-203 [repealed and reenacted. See Compiler’s Notes] shall not apply to persons who are appointed to fill a vacancy in the general assembly, or to persons elected to fill an unexpired term in the general assembly, unless such person: Was elected to serve a full term of office as a member […]
§ 3-1-118. Open Meetings — Exceptions — Enforcement
Every meeting of the general assembly, senate, house of representatives, or any joint committee, standing committee, statutory committee, special committee, select committee, oversight committee, ad hoc committee, any other committee or any subcommittee shall be open to the public. Only when considering a matter involving the security of the state or nation or when investigating […]