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TN HB0845

TN HB0845
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 44, relative to public meetings.


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Introduced
02/04/2025
In Committee
03/19/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/09/2025

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, increases, from 30 to 45, the number of days the office of open records counsel has to acknowledge and approve a plan submitted by a governing body detailing how the body plans to comply with electronic communication requirements that address meeting by means of an internet forum. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 44.

AI Summary

This bill amends Tennessee's public meetings law by extending the timeframe for the office of open records counsel to review and approve compliance plans from 30 to 45 days. Specifically, the bill modifies Section 8-44-109(c) of the Tennessee Code Annotated, increasing the window for acknowledging and approving plans submitted by governmental bodies regarding their electronic communication requirements for internet forum meetings. The change gives government bodies more time to develop and submit their plans for compliance with open meetings regulations, potentially allowing for more thorough and carefully prepared documentation. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law, as stated in Section 2, with the stated justification that it serves the public welfare by providing additional time for proper meeting communication planning.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

HA0407 - Amendment 1-0 to HB0845 (on 04/10/2025)

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