SB 2332 Tennessee Senate · 113th Regular Session (2023-2024)

Public Officials - As enacted, raises the base salary from $156,024 to $205,328 for district attorneys general and district public defenders. - Amends TCA Title 8 and Title 16.

This bill increases the base salary for district attorneys general and district public defenders in Tennessee from $156,024 to $205,328, effective June 30, 2024. The law also establishes that their pay will automatically adjust on July 1 each year to match the average percentage raise given to state employees. By amending specific sections of the state code, the legislation ensures these legal officials receive compensation comparable to other state workers.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Apr 2024
Senate Passage
Feb 2024
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 31, 2024 Last action May 28, 2024
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Actions timeline

Total actions
16
Key actions
1
Committee
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Apr 23, 2024
Senate · Reported by committee
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Apr 19, 2024
Senate · Reported by committee
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/23/2024
Apr 11, 2024
Senate · Reported by committee
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/15/2024
Mar 12, 2024
Senate · Reported by committee
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
Mar 11, 2024
Senate · Reported by committee
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/12/2024
Mar 11, 2024
Senate · Reported by committee
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/12/2024
Mar 6, 2024
Senate · Reported by committee
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/11/2024
Feb 27, 2024
Senate · Reported by committee
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/12/2024
Feb 21, 2024
Senate · Reported by committee
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 2/27/2024
Feb 1, 2024
Senate · Passed
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Jan 31, 2024
Senate · Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Ken Yager
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