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TN HB1797
TN HB1797AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 8-44-110, relative to public meetings.
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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
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 is an entity 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 the public has prior notice of what will be discussed at meetings of these important decision-making bodies.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to State & Local Government Committee (on 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1797&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB1775 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB1775.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1797.pdf |
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