HB1797 amends Tennessee's public meetings law to include local education agencies and other local governing bodies with decision-making or funding.
HB1797 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 8-44-110, to expand the definition of public bodies subject to the state's open meetings law. The bill adds local education agencies and other local governing bodies that can make binding decisions or appropriate funds to the list of entities required to hold public meetings. This act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.
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