Bill > HB0421

This bill modifies Tennessee's utility district commissioner regulations by creating a new process for reinstatement of commissioners who become ineligible due to failing to meet training requirements and reducing the mandatory continuing education hours from twelve to six. Specifically, the bill allows a utility district commissioner who loses eligibility for not completing required training to file a petition for reinstatement with the Tennessee board of utility regulation after their current term ends. The board can then conduct an informal hearing and issue an order for reinstatement, which must require the petitioner to complete 12 hours of training within one year and may include additional conditions. The bill amends multiple sections of Tennessee Code to implement these changes, including adding language about reinstatement petitions to existing statutes and reducing the required training hours from twelve to six in two separate sections. The provisions aim to provide a more flexible approach to managing utility district commissioner training requirements while still maintaining professional development standards.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0421&ga=114