Bill > SB0212

This bill amends Tennessee's existing law about public meeting agendas by expanding the definition of "local governmental body" and strengthening requirements for agenda transparency. Specifically, the bill modifies Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 8-44-110, by changing the language from "may" to "shall" regarding website agenda posting, which means nonprofit organizations that previously had discretionary posting requirements will now be mandatory. The bill broadens the definition of "local governmental body" to include various public entities such as city and county legislative bodies, planning commissions, zoning boards, public utility boards, industrial development corporation boards, housing authorities, airport authorities, election commissions, and budget committees. By replacing "state governing body or a local government legislative body" with "state governing body or a local governmental body", the bill appears to create a more comprehensive and inclusive definition that will require a wider range of organizations to provide public access to their meeting agendas. The changes aim to increase government transparency by ensuring that more public and quasi-public organizations proactively share their meeting plans with constituents. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0212&ga=114