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TN SB0380

TN SB0380
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7, Chapter 34 and Title 7, Chapter 82, relative to continuing education for members of utility district boards.


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Introduced
01/28/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
02/24/2025
Passed
03/28/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/30/2025

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As enacted, creates a process by which a utility district commissioner who becomes ineligible to serve for failing to meet training and continuing education requirements may be reinstated; reduces the number of hours of training and continuing education for utility district commissioners from 12 hours to six hours in each continuing education period following the initial 12 hours of initial training and continuing education. - Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 34 and Title 7, Chapter 82.

AI Summary

This bill introduces a new process for utility district commissioners who become ineligible to serve due to failing to meet training and continuing education requirements, while also reducing the mandatory training hours. Specifically, if a commissioner becomes ineligible for not completing the required training, they can file a petition for reinstatement with the Tennessee board of utility regulation after their current term ends. The board will conduct an informal hearing and can establish terms for reinstatement, which must include completing 12 hours of training within one year of the board's order. The bill also reduces the required training and continuing education hours for utility district commissioners from 12 to 6 hours, making it easier for commissioners to maintain their eligibility. This change applies to both the general training requirements for utility district commissioners and specific board training provisions. The bill aims to provide a more flexible approach to continuing education compliance while maintaining professional development standards for utility district commissioners.

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Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Effective date(s) 04/11/2025 (on 04/30/2025)

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