Tennessee § 3-6-102 - Legislative intent.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 3-6-102 — Legislative intent., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-6-102. Legislative intent.
It is the intent of the general assembly that the integrity of the processes of government be secured and protected from abuse. The general assembly recognizes that a public office is a public trust and that the citizens of Tennessee are entitled to a responsive, accountable, and incorruptible government. The Tennessee ethics commission is established to sustain the public's confidence in government by increasing the integrity and transparency of state and local government through regulation of lobbying activities, financial disclosure requirements, and ethical conduct. A determination of the intent of the general assembly shall be based on the operative statutory provisions, as well as the legislative history pertaining to such statutory provisions, as evidenced by legislative committee and floor actions, discussions and debates. Acts 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 1, § 26; 2008, ch. 1182, § 3. Compiler's Notes. Acts 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 1, § 1 provided that the act is and may be cited as the “Comprehensive Governmental Ethics Reform Act of 2006.” Attorney General Opinions. Advising and consulting with business clients under the Ethics Act, OAG 05-096 (6/17/05). Consulting under the Ethics Act of 2005, OAG 05-098 (6/20/05). Legislator as president of the Tennessee Professional Fire Fighters Association, OAG 05-126 (8/22/05). A lobbyist who is not licensed as an attorney is engaged in the unauthorized practice of law only if he or she, in the course of lobbying, is rendering services that call for the professional judgment of a lawyer, OAG 05-132 (8/24/05).
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What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 3-6-102 cover?
Section 3-6-102 ("Legislative intent.") is part of the Tennessee Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Tennessee. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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