§ 3-2-105. Filing With Secretary of State
When any bill, joint resolution, or order has been returned duly signed by the governor, or has passed over the governor’s veto, or shall otherwise become a law, the committee on enrolled bills of that house wherein such bill, joint resolution, or order originated, shall forthwith file the same in the office of the secretary […]
§ 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.
§ 3-1-203. 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.
§ 3-2-101. Engrossment and Enrollment
All bills and resolutions of the general assembly shall be engrossed or enrolled in type, or on a typewriter, by the engrossing clerks, and a copy made at the time and furnished the secretary of state.
§ 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.