Bill > HB0152

This bill amends Tennessee state law to allow members of county and municipal legislative bodies to participate in scheduled meetings electronically under specific circumstances. Electronic participation would be permitted only for family or medical emergencies, military service, or inability to attend due to inclement weather, and would require a two-thirds majority vote by the legislative body to implement. The bill sets strict guidelines for such electronic participation, including limiting electronic participants to no more than 20% of the total membership (or three members), restricting each member to no more than two electronic meetings per year, and mandating that a quorum must be physically present at the meeting location. Additionally, the bill requires all electronically conducted meetings to remain fully accessible to the public through real-time audio or video access, with a recording of the meeting made available within two business days. The legislative body must develop a policy for electronic participation and provide public notice with information on how to access the meeting. These provisions are set to expire on July 1, 2028, providing a sunset clause that allows for future reassessment of the electronic meeting guidelines.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0152&ga=114