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TN SB1775
TN SB1775AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 8-44-110, relative to public meetings.
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Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, adds the governing body of a local education agency and any other local governing body of a public body with the authority to make binding decisions or the ability to appropriate funds to the list of governing bodies that are required to make meeting agendas available to the public in advance of such meetings. - Amends TCA Section 8-44-110.
AI Summary
This bill expands the requirement for public bodies to make their meeting agendas available in advance to include the governing body of a local education agency (LEA), which refers to the administrative unit responsible for public schools in a specific area, and any other local governing body of a public entity that can make legally binding decisions or has the power to allocate money. This amendment aims to increase transparency in local government by ensuring that citizens have prior notice of what will be discussed at meetings of these important decision-making bodies.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/9/2026 (on 03/06/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1775&ga=114 |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB1775 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0554.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0554 (13185) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM1558.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB1775 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB1775.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1775.pdf |
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