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TN HB0421

Bill

Status

Passed

4/30/2025

Primary Sponsor

Pat Marsh

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Utility district commissioners who become ineligible due to failing training and continuing education requirements may petition the Tennessee Board of Utility Regulation for reinstatement after completing their term of office

  • Reinstatement requires completing 12 hours of training and continuing education within 1 year of the board's order, along with any other conditions the board deems appropriate

  • Reduces the continuing education requirement for utility district board members from 12 hours to 6 hours under both Title 7, Chapter 34 and Title 7, Chapter 82

  • Grants the Tennessee Board of Utility Regulation authority to conduct informal hearings on reinstatement petitions and issue orders establishing eligibility reinstatement terms

  • Took effect immediately upon becoming law on April 11, 2025, citing public welfare necessity

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7, Chapter 34 and Title 7, Chapter 82, relative to continuing education for members of utility district boards.

Utilities, Utility Districts

Last Action

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 166

4/30/2025

Committee Referrals

Calendar and Rules3/18/2025
Finance, Ways & Means3/12/2025
Finance, Ways & Means Subcommittee3/5/2025
Finance, Ways & Means3/5/2025
Commerce2/26/2025
Business and Utilities Subcommittee2/5/2025
Commerce2/5/2025

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