Loading chat...

TN HB0731

Bill

Status

Passed

4/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bud Hulsey

Click for details

Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds Tennessee One Health's governing body to the list of entities subject to public meeting requirements under Tennessee's open meetings law (Section 8-44-102)

  • Tennessee One Health promotes cooperation across disciplines—including local, state, and federal agencies, academic institutions, and outside partners—to support human, animal, and environmental health

  • Expands the definition of "meeting" to include convenings of the Tennessee One Health governing body

  • Passed the legislature on April 10, 2025 and was signed by Governor Bill Lee on April 24, 2025

  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 5; Title 8, Chapter 44; Title 43, Chapter 1; Title 58; Title 68, Chapter 1 and Title 70, relative to public meetings.

Open Meetings

Last Action

Effective date(s) 04/24/2025

4/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Calendar and Rules3/12/2025
State & Local Government3/5/2025
Public Service Subcommittee2/19/2025
State & Local Government2/6/2025

Full Bill Text

No bill text available