House Bill 1131 mandates the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (TACIR) to conduct a study on the service coverage areas of electric cooperatives in the state. The study will utilize TACIR's existing resources, and all relevant state departments and agencies are required to assist in this effort. TACIR is tasked with delivering a report of its findings and recommendations, which will include a map of the service areas, to each member of the General Assembly and the legislative librarian by January 1, 2024. The report may be submitted electronically.

The bill emphasizes the importance of understanding the geographic reach of electric cooperatives in Tennessee, aiming to enhance transparency and inform legislative decisions regarding energy services. The act will take effect immediately upon becoming law, reflecting the urgency of the public welfare in addressing this issue.