Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) - As introduced, authorizes the suspension of certain requirements for purposes of obtaining unemployment benefits during emergencies; authorizes the agency to assist local governments and local emergency management agencies with recovery from disasters and emergencies on public property. - Amends TCA Section 50-7-302 and Section 58-2-106.

SB 1317 modifies Tennessee's unemployment benefit rules during declared emergencies. It allows the unemployment commissioner to temporarily suspend certain reporting requirements for residents in counties where a major disaster declaration has been requested, based on federal guidance. The bill also gives the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) new authority to assist local governments and emergency agencies with recovery efforts on public property after disasters. These changes directly affect unemployed residents in declared disaster areas and local governments managing emergency recovery. The bill amends specific sections of Tennessee law related to unemployment eligibility and TEMA's responsibilities.