Senate Bill 2203, also known as House Bill 2208, amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 6, Chapter 58, concerning economic and community development boards. The bill designates the existing language in Section 6-58-114(a) as subdivision (a)(1) and introduces a new subdivision (a)(2). This new provision states that it is the intent of the General Assembly for the membership of joint economic and community development boards to reflect the demographics of the cities and counties they serve.

The bill emphasizes the importance of representation on these boards, aiming to ensure that the diverse populations of the respective areas are adequately represented in decision-making processes. The act is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, highlighting its urgency in promoting equitable representation in economic and community development efforts.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 6-58-114(a), 6-58-114