SB1686Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 41, relative to performance-based contracting.
Introduced by Todd Gardenhire, District 10
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, requires the department to develop and implement a performance-based contracting program for each contractor with which it contracts to operate prison facilities; requires the program to make the payment of an amount equal to 25 percent of the total funds appropriated to the contractor during a fiscal year conditional upon yearly performance improvements based upon a set of performance measures. - Amends TCA Title 41.
Where it stands
Refer to Senate State & Local Government Committee
February 2, 2026
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Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 2/3/2026
Recalled from Senate Judiciary Committee
Refer to Senate State & Local Government Committee
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