Senate Bill 13 proposes amendments to the Tennessee Code Annotated regarding the composition and operational procedures of the emergency communications board. The bill increases the number of board members from nine to eleven and modifies the appointment process for representatives. Specifically, it stipulates that two representatives will be appointed from county government by the speaker of the senate, and two representatives from city government will be appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.

Additionally, the bill changes the quorum requirement for the board, establishing that a quorum will now consist of six or more members, and emphasizes that all official actions of the board require a quorum to proceed. This legislation is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, ensuring that the board can operate with a more diverse representation and clearer procedural guidelines.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 7-86-302(b)(1), 7-86-302, 7-86-302(h)