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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
03/09/2026
03/09/2026
Passed
04/14/2026
04/14/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/28/2026
04/28/2026
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, adds the governing body of a local education agency and certain other local governing bodies 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 is a local entity responsible for public schools, and any other local governing body that can make legally binding decisions or control the allocation of funds, with the exception of certain private nonprofit organizations that receive federal community services block grant funds. This amendment aims to increase transparency in local government by ensuring that the public has prior notice of what will be discussed at meetings of these important decision-making bodies.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Effective date(s) 04/14/2026 (on 04/28/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1775&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0699.pdf |
| 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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