SB 1370 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

State Government - As introduced, increases membership of the information systems council by adding a state employee with experience in the field of cybersecurity, to be appointed by the governor. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3.

SB 1370 amends Tennessee law to add a cybersecurity-focused state employee to the Information Systems Council, appointed by the governor. This new member serves as a nonvoting council member, increasing the council's total membership. The bill specifies that members appointed under this provision (including the new cybersecurity role) are eligible for reappointment. These changes update Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 3, specifically sections 4-3-5501(b)(1), (b)(3), and (c)(3).
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025 Last action Feb 12, 2025
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Feb 12, 2025
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Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
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Feb 10, 2025
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Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
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Bo Watson
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