Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 8, Chapter 44.
Tennessee HB0152 amends existing law to allow members of county and municipal legislative bodies to participate in meetings electronically under specific circumstances, such as family or medical emergencies, military service, or inclement weather. The bill affects local legislative bodies and their members, establishing provisions that limit electronic participation to a maximum of three members and two instances per year, while ensuring public access to meetings and recordings. Key changes include the requirement for a physical quorum, the necessity for visual identification of remote participants, and the development of policies for electronic participation by local legislative bodies.
Tennessee HB0152 amends existing law to allow members of county and municipal legislative bodies to participate in meetings electronically under specific circumstances, such as family or medical emergencies, military service, or inclement weather. The bill affects local legislative bodies and their members, establishing provisions that limit electronic participation to a maximum of three members and two instances per year, while ensuring public access to meetings and recordings. Key changes include the requirement for a physical quorum, the necessity for visual identification of remote participants, and the development of policies for electronic participation by local legislative bodies.
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