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This bill, known as the "Less is More Act of 2025," makes numerous technical amendments across multiple sections of Tennessee Code, primarily focusing on administrative and regulatory changes. The bill modifies provisions related to various state boards, commissions, and regulatory bodies, including significant changes to court reporting regulations, professional licensing, and government operations. Key provisions include transferring oversight of court reporting from a board to the commissioner of commerce and insurance, updating membership terms and appointment processes for several state commissions, modifying electronic meeting participation rules for government bodies, and establishing provisions for reciprocal licensing agreements across different professional regulatory authorities. The bill also makes technical changes to education and experience requirements for various professional certifications, such as certified public accountants, and adjusts funding mechanisms for regulatory funds. Most sections of the bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, with some specific sections taking effect on different dates, reflecting a comprehensive effort to streamline and update Tennessee's administrative and regulatory framework.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1316&ga=114