HB0022Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 44, relative to public meetings.
Introduced by Elaine Davis, District 18
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
As enacted, requires a local governing body subject to the open meetings laws to reserve a period of public comment to provide the public with the opportunity to comment on any matter germane to the jurisdiction of the governing body, regardless of whether the matter is listed on the agenda for the meeting. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 44.
Where it stands
Effective date(s) 03/26/2026
March 30, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration · March 12, 2026
30
Yes
3
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
33 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
An unofficial public opinion poll. It does not affect the bill or the official vote.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Lowe | 1 | Yes |
| Tom Hatcher | 2 | Yes |
| Rusty Crowe | 3 | Yes |
| Robert Harshbarger | 4 | Yes |
| Randy McNally | 5 | Yes |
| Becky Massey | 6 | Yes |
| Richard Briggs | 7 | Yes |
| Jessie Seal | 8 | Yes |
| Steve Southerland | 9 | Yes |
| Todd Gardenhire | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Sponsor(s) Added.
Intro., P1C.
P2C held on desk, pending appointment of Standing Committees
Ref. to State & Local Government Committee
Assigned to s/c Public Service Subcommittee
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on s/c cal Public Service Subcommittee for 2/19/2025
Sponsor(s) Added.
Meeting Canceled
Placed on s/c cal Public Service Subcommittee for 2/26/2025
Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to State & Local Government Committee
Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/5/2025
Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 3/6/2025
H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 3/10/2025
H. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA0049)
Sponsor(s) Added.
Passed H., as am., Ayes 60, Nays 30, PNV 2
Engrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
Received from House, Passed on First Consideration
Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
Amendment withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - SA0194)
Passed Senate, Ayes 30, Nays 3
Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
Signed by H. Speaker
Signed by Senate Speaker
Transmitted to Governor for his action.
Signed by Governor.
Pub. Ch. 620
Effective date(s) 03/26/2026
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