General Assembly - As introduced, beginning November 3, 2026, increases the monthly office expense allowance to $2,251; requires such allowance to be adjusted monthly based on the consumer price index. - Amends TCA Title 3.

SB 1996 increases the monthly office expense allowance for Tennessee General Assembly members from $1,250 to $2,251, effective November 3, 2026. It directly affects legislators by raising their base allowance for office-related costs. The bill requires this allowance to be automatically adjusted each month based on changes to the consumer price index (CPI) to maintain purchasing power. This amendment modifies Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 3, Section 3-1-106(f)(1). The change is a procedural budget adjustment, not a substantive policy shift.