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TN SB1826
TN SB1826AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7, Chapter 86, Part 3 and Title 8, Chapter 44, Part 1, relative to emergency communications district boards of directors.
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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, authorizes emergency communications district boards of directors to participate in board meetings electronically under the open meetings law. - Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 86, Part 3 and Title 8, Chapter 44, Part 1.
AI Summary
This bill, by amending Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) Title 8, Chapter 44, Part 1, specifically Section 8-44-108(a)(2), clarifies that "governing body" includes emergency communications district boards of directors, which are established under TCA Title 7, Chapter 86, Part 3. This amendment is intended to allow these boards to participate in meetings electronically, aligning them with the state's open meetings law, which generally requires public bodies to conduct meetings in a manner accessible to the public.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/3/2026 (on 02/24/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1826&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1773 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1773.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1826.pdf |
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