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Latest Update: Monday, July, 07th 2008

Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) - Authorizes TEMA to establish and administer a grant program to assist in the partial reimbursement of installation costs for safe rooms and in-ground shelters. - Amends TCA Title 58, Chapter 2 and Title 68, Chapter 140.

Fiscal Summary for *HB3891 / SB3935

Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Other Fiscal Impact - According to information provided by TEMA, the cost to build a typical safe room or in-ground shelter can range from $2,000 - $10,000 each. It is unknown how much money will be appropriated for this program. The amount of money appropriated for this program will determine the number and amount of grants for reimbursement. It is estimated that an appropriation to fund this program in an adequate amount will exceed $100,000.

Latest Actions
  • 05/14/2008 - Placed on Subcommittee Calendar Budget of Finance, Ways and Means for 05/19/2008
  • 04/23/2008 - Placed Behind the Budget
  • 04/16/2008 - Placed on Subcommittee Calendar Budget of Finance, Ways and Means for 04/23/2008
  • 04/09/2008 - Failed for Lack of Motion in: Budget of FW&M
  • 04/02/2008 - Placed on Subcommittee Calendar Budget of Finance, Ways and Means for 04/09/2008

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Bill Text
File name Last Updated
HB3891 Bill Text PDF02/04/2008

Fiscal Notes
File name Last Updated
SB3935 Fiscal Notes PDF02/09/2008