Senate Bill 13 amends the composition and operational requirements of the emergency communications board in Tennessee. 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 of county government will be appointed by the speaker of the senate, and two representatives of 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 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 larger and more representative membership while maintaining effective governance.

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