Senate Bill 551, also known as House Bill 991, proposes an amendment to the Tennessee Code Annotated concerning the board of medical examiners. Specifically, it modifies Section 63-6-102(a)(4) by changing the requirement for the governor's consultation from "shall consult" to "may consult." This alteration provides the governor with discretion regarding whether to seek consultation in the appointment process.

The bill is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of the changes for the public welfare. This legislative adjustment aims to streamline the appointment process for the board of medical examiners by allowing the governor more flexibility in decision-making.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 63-6-102(a)(4), 63-6-102