Public Contracts - As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Businesses First Act," which requires local governmental entities to provide a 30-day local bidding period for certain contracts, during which only local businesses may submit bids; creates a bidding preference for local businesses. - Amends TCA Title 9 and Title 12.

HB 2344, the "Tennessee Businesses First Act," requires Tennessee counties, cities, school districts, and other local governments to set aside a 30-day bidding period for public contracts over $25,000 (or $50,000 for entities without centralized purchasing), during which only local businesses can submit bids. Local businesses are defined as those with a physical office in the county for at least 12 months, employing local residents, and registered in Tennessee. After this period, local governments must accept bids from all businesses, but if an out-of-county bid is lower, the local business that bid during the 30-day window can match the price within 10 days to win the contract. Local governments must also annually report on contracts awarded to local businesses, dollars retained locally, and job creation impacts.