Tennessee HB0365 aims to ensure equal representation on joint economic and community development boards.

Tennessee HB0365 amends Tennessee Code to ensure that joint economic and community development boards are representative of the populations of the cities and counties they serve. The bill mandates that at least 90% of a county's population must be proportionately represented by board members by July 1, 2029. To achieve this, newly appointed or elected members must meet specific population representation criteria. The Department of Economic and Community Development, in consultation with board representatives, will create rules to facilitate this transition.

Tennessee HB0365 aims to ensure equal representation on joint economic and community development boards.

Tennessee HB0365 amends Tennessee Code to ensure that joint economic and community development boards are representative of the populations of the cities and counties they serve. The bill mandates that at least 90% of a county's population must be proportionately represented by board members by July 1, 2029. To achieve this, newly appointed or elected members must meet specific population representation criteria. The Department of Economic and Community Development, in consultation with board representatives, will create rules to facilitate this transition.