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TN HB0031
TN HB0031AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 1-3-120; Title 5; Title 8, Chapter 44 and Title 10, Chapter 7, relative to public notices.
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Introduced
12/11/2024
12/11/2024
In Committee
01/16/2025
01/16/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, authorizes county governments to publish required public notices on the applicable county's website in lieu of publication in a newspaper of general circulation as long as such publication complies with all other requirements for publication, including the period for publication. - Amends TCA Section 1-3-120; Title 5; Title 8, Chapter 44 and Title 10, Chapter 7.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee law to provide county governments with an alternative method for publishing public notices. Specifically, counties would now be allowed to publish required public notices on their official county website instead of in a traditional newspaper of general circulation. To ensure transparency and maintain existing standards, the bill stipulates that the online publication must meet all existing publication requirements, including adherence to the same publication periods as currently mandated. This change offers counties more flexibility in how they communicate public information, potentially reducing publication costs while still ensuring that important notices remain accessible to the public. The bill would take effect immediately upon becoming law, with the stated purpose of serving the public welfare by modernizing public notice procedures.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Withdrawn. (on 02/06/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0031&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB0031.pdf |
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