§ 4-33-105. [reserved.]
The following agency actions are exempt from this chapter: The collection and payment of social security funds, retirement funds or employee benefit funds; Participation in any federal program, if under federal law the participation would be prevented by compliance with this chapter; All emergency rules, or emergency purchases, if the governor agrees that an emergency […]
§ 4-33-107. Copies of Economic Impact Statements
In addition to any copies that may be provided to other individuals or entities, each agency that prepares an economic impact statement pursuant to this chapter shall provide a copy of such impact statement to the senate and house of representatives government operations committees.
§ 4-33-101. Short Title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Tennessee Economic Impact Disclosure Law of 1979.”
§ 4-33-102. Purpose — Legislative Intent
It is the purpose and intent of the general assembly by this enactment to require state agencies to state the direct and indirect costs of government programs to consumers and the relationship between the costs of a program and the benefits to be received from the program. The general assembly intends this chapter to supplement […]
§ 4-33-103. Chapter Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: “Agency” means every department or organization described in chapter 3 of this title; and “Agency action” includes any action by an agency or subdivision thereof that may have substantial economic impact upon any person. Substantial economic impact may occur through a related series of agency […]
§ 4-33-104. Economic Impact Statements
Upon written request by the commissioner or head of any agency, or by any member of the general assembly, each agency shall within a reasonable time justify a proposed action by preparing an economic impact statement using professionally accepted methodology, with quantification of data to the extent practicable, giving effect to both short-term and long-term […]