Senate Bill 380 amends Tennessee Code Annotated to establish a process for the reinstatement of utility district commissioners who become ineligible due to failure to meet training and continuing education requirements. Specifically, it adds a new subdivision that allows individuals to file a petition for reinstatement with the Tennessee board of utility regulation after completing their term of office. The board will conduct an informal hearing and may set terms for reinstatement, which must include obtaining twelve hours of training within one year of the order.

Additionally, the bill modifies existing requirements by reducing the number of training hours from twelve to six in two sections of the code. This change aims to streamline the continuing education requirements for utility district commissioners while still ensuring they receive necessary training. The bill will take effect upon becoming law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 7-82-307(b)(5)(A), 7-82-307, 7-82-702(b)(1), 7-82-702, 7-34-115(j)(2), 7-34-115, 7-82-308(f)(2), 7-82-308