TN HB0108The bill changes how often state employees in Tennessee are paid. It requires that they receive their pay at least twice a month, but it removes the previous rule that required payments to be made semimonthly. This gives the state more flexibility in determining pay schedules.
TN HB0108 is a house bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by William Lamberth (R), currently “Passed” since April 4, 2025.
We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 258 of them sponsored by William Lamberth.
Supporters of the bill argue that it modernizes the payment process for state employees, allowing for more flexible pay periods that can better accommodate the financial needs of workers. They believe this change will improve employee satisfaction and attract new talent to state jobs.
Critics of the bill contend that removing the semimonthly requirement could lead to inconsistencies in pay schedules, potentially causing financial difficulties for employees who rely on regular paychecks. They argue that maintaining a consistent pay period is essential for budgeting and financial planning.
The analysis of HB0108, which pertains to the pay periods for state employees, reveals no significant conflicts of interest with Representative William Lamberth's personal financial interests. As an attorney and partner at a law firm, his professional activities are not directly related to the operations of state employee pay periods. Additionally, his role as a business owner and board member does not intersect with the legislative subject matter of this bill. The bill's focus on government operations and worker compensation does not align with any of Lamberth's documented personal financial interests, which are primarily in the legal and consulting sectors.
Unlike federal analysis based on campaign donations, state analysis examines legislators' personal financial interests — their jobs, businesses, and investments.
| Type | Description | Industry | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupation | Attorney | Lawyers/Law Firms | AI-researched |
| Employer | Partner at Lamberth, Cifelli, Ellis & Nason, P.A. | — | TN Legislature bio |
| Business Owner | Owner of Lamberth Consulting | — | AI-researched |
| Board Member | Board Member of Sumner County CASA | — | TN Legislature bio |
| Spouse Employer | Spouse employed by Sumner County Schools | — | AI-researched |
| Employer | STATE OF TN | Government | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | SELF EMPLOYED ATTORNEY | Lawyers/Law Firms | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | PORTLAND COMMUNITY CHAIRMAN from Jan 2026 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | UNITED WAY SUMNER CO BOARD MEMBER from Jan 2026 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | VOLUNTEER STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD MEMBER from Jan 2026 to current | Education | TN Ethics Commission |
| Occupation | Law, GENERAL PRACTICE OF LAW | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Occupation | Law, STATE OF TN | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | Leadership PAC: LAMBERTH PAC | — | TN Ethics Commission |
Items marked "AI-researched" are generated from public sources but have not been independently verified. Verified data is sourced from official legislature websites and disclosure filings.
About This Analysis
This summary was generated using AI from the bill's official text and metadata. Data sourced from LegiScan and the Tennessee General Assembly. Conflict analysis examines the sponsor's personal financial interests for potential overlaps with the bill's subject matter.
What does TN HB0108 do?
The bill changes how often state employees in Tennessee are paid. It requires that they receive their pay at least twice a month, but it removes the previous rule that required payments to be made semimonthly. This gives the state more flexibility in determining pay schedules.
What is the status of TN HB0108?
TN HB0108 is currently “Passed” in the Tennessee legislature.
Who sponsored TN HB0108?
William Lamberth (R) sponsored TN HB0108.
