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This bill modifies the composition and membership of Tennessee's Emergency Communications Board by increasing the total number of board members from nine to eleven, with two additional members representing county and city governments. Specifically, the bill adds two new members: two county government representatives appointed by the speaker of the senate and two city government representatives appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives. The bill also updates the quorum requirements, establishing that a quorum now consists of six or more members and that all official board actions require a quorum. These changes aim to enhance representation and potentially improve decision-making for the emergency communications board by broadening its membership. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, allowing time for implementation and transition. The Emergency Communications Board likely plays a critical role in coordinating emergency response and communication systems across Tennessee, and this bill seeks to make its composition more inclusive and representative of local government perspectives.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0013&ga=114