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TN HB0448
TN HB0448AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 44, Part 1, relative to public meetings.
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Introduced
01/25/2023
01/25/2023
In Committee
03/01/2023
03/01/2023
Crossed Over
03/23/2023
03/23/2023
Passed
04/28/2023
04/28/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/03/2023
05/03/2023
Introduced Session
113th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, requires governmental entities to provide a period of public comment for public meetings; authorizes the governmental entities to place reasonable restrictions on the period for public comment. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 44, Part 1.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee's public meeting laws to require governmental entities to provide a period of public comment at their meetings. The entities can place reasonable restrictions on the public comment period, such as limiting the length of the period, the number of speakers, and the time allotted to each speaker. The entities must also take steps to ensure fair representation of opposing viewpoints, if any. This law does not apply to disciplinary hearings or meetings without actionable agenda items. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2023.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (6)
Elaine Davis (R)*,
Scott Cepicky (R),
Monty Fritts (R),
G.A. Hardaway (D),
Susan Lynn (R),
William Slater (R),
Last Action
Effective date(s) 07/01/2023 (on 05/03/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0448&ga=113 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/113/pub/pc0300.pdf |
| Amendment 2-0 to HB0448 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Amend/HA0222.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to HB0448 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Amend/HA0069.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for HA0069 (4149) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Fiscal/FM0153.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - HB0448 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Fiscal/HB0448.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Bill/HB0448.pdf |
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