TennCare - As introduced, removes the requirement that the governor receive authorization by the general assembly prior to making any decision or obligating the state with regard to the expansion of optional enrollment in the medical assistance program. - Amends TCA Title 71.

SB 316 removes a requirement that the Tennessee governor must get approval from the state legislature before making decisions about expanding optional enrollment in TennCare (the state's Medicaid program). This change directly affects the governor's authority to manage Medicaid expansion without needing legislative authorization. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated Title 71 by deleting Section 71-5-126, which previously mandated this approval process. The key provision simplifies the decision-making process for Medicaid program expansion by eliminating the need for the General Assembly's prior consent.