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This bill amends Tennessee's laws regarding the Emergency Communications Board by increasing its membership from nine to eleven members, with two additional representatives being added - specifically, 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 modifies the quorum requirements, stipulating that a quorum now consists of six or more members and that all official board actions require a quorum. These changes are designed to broaden representation on the board by including more local government perspectives and ensure that board meetings can proceed with a sufficient number of members present. The amendments will take effect on July 1, 2025, and are intended to improve the functioning and representativeness of the Emergency Communications Board, which likely oversees emergency dispatch and communication systems across Tennessee.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0135&ga=114