HB2634 - Tennessee - Children

Companion Bill SB3312. Children - Enacts the "Tennessee Child Advocate for the Protection of Children Act of 2008." - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 37. Fiscal Summary for *HB2634 / SB3312Increase State Revenue - Not Significant Increase State Expenditures - Exceeds $700,000 Increase Local Revenue - Not Significant Increase Local Expenditures - Not Significant Bill Summary for *HB2634 / SB3312 ADVOCATE This bill creates the office of the child advocate for the protection of children. This bill requires the governor to create a nominating committee that will consider nominees for the position of the advocate and make a recommendation to the governor. Such person must have knowledge of the child welfare system, the juvenile justice system, and the legal system and shall be qualified by training and experience to perform the duties [...]

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