HB0022

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 44, relative to public meetings.

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Tennessee HB0022 amends public meeting laws to ensure a period for public comment on agenda items and any matter within the governing body's.

Tennessee HB0022 amends the Tennessee Code to require governing bodies to reserve a period for public comment at each public meeting. This period allows the public to comment on matters germane to the agenda and any matter germane to the governing body's jurisdiction, regardless of whether it is on the agenda. This act takes effect upon becoming law, impacting public participation in local governance.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

30 Yea

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3 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 5, 2025

1:30 PM

House State & Local Government Committee Hearing

Feb 19, 2025

10:30 AM

House Public Service Subcommittee Hearing

History

Mar 30

Pub. Ch. 620

Mar 30

Effective date(s) 03/26/2026

Mar 26

Signed by Governor.