House Bill 1781 amends the Tennessee Code Annotated concerning the University of Tennessee's board of trustees. Specifically, it deletes subdivision (44) from Section 4-29-245(a) and adds a new subdivision to Section 4-29-249(a) that explicitly recognizes the University of Tennessee's board of trustees, as established by Section 49-9-202.

The bill aims to clarify the legal standing of the University of Tennessee's board of trustees within the state's legislative framework. It is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of the changes for public welfare.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 4-29-245(a), 4-29-245, 4-29-249(a), 4-29-249