SB0136Enacted

Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 8, Chapter 44.

Tennessee SB0136 amends existing laws to allow members of county and municipal legislative bodies to participate in meetings via electronic means under specific circumstances, such as family emergencies, military service, or inclement weather. The bill affects local legislative bodies and their members, establishing provisions for electronic participation, including limitations on the number of members participating electronically and requirements for public access to meetings. Key changes include a requirement for a physical quorum, a cap on electronic participation to no more than 20% of members, and a mandate for public accessibility and recording of meetings.

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Overview

Tennessee SB0136 amends existing laws to allow members of county and municipal legislative bodies to participate in meetings via electronic means under specific circumstances, such as family emergencies, military service, or inclement weather. The bill affects local legislative bodies and their members, establishing provisions for electronic participation, including limitations on the number of members participating electronically and requirements for public access to meetings. Key changes include a requirement for a physical quorum, a cap on electronic participation to no more than 20% of members, and a mandate for public accessibility and recording of meetings.

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Sponsor

Briggs, Richard

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

January 14, 2025

Last Action

May 15, 2025

Pub. Ch. 411

Subjects
Local Government, GeneralOpen MeetingsMunicipal GovernmentCounty Government

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