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TN SB0551
TN SB0551AN 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
Crossed Over
Passed
05/03/2023
05/03/2023
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 laws to require governmental entities to provide a period of public comment during public meetings. The bill authorizes the entities to place reasonable restrictions on the public comment period, such as the length of the period, the number of speakers, and the time allotted for each speaker. The bill also requires entities to take steps to ensure opposing viewpoints are fairly represented, if any. The bill exempts meetings where the entity is conducting a disciplinary hearing or where there are no actionable items on the agenda.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 300 (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=SB0551&ga=113 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/113/pub/pc0300.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB0551 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Amend/SA0402.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0402 (5072) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Fiscal/FM1053.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - HB0448 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Fiscal/HB0448.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Bill/SB0551.pdf |
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