House Bill 1330, known as the "Less is More Act of 2025," proposes significant amendments to the Tennessee Code Annotated, including the deletion of subdivision (4) from Section 4-3-1304(a) and the entire Section 20-9-604. The bill restructures the responsibilities of the commissioner of commerce and insurance concerning court reporting, establishing a Tennessee court reporting fund and granting the commissioner authority to set licensing requirements and maintain registries of licensed court reporters. Additionally, it extends term limits for certain appointed members and introduces provisions for electronic participation in governing body meetings, emphasizing the importance of remote access while ensuring public engagement.

The act aims to enhance governance and service delivery, particularly for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, by licensing facilities that provide comprehensive behavioral supports. It also revises terms of service for appointed members on various boards and commissions, changing the appointment structure for industry members and updating educational and experience requirements for certification in specific professions. Notably, the bill allows certified public accountants (CPAs) licensed in other states to practice in Tennessee without additional requirements, provided they meet certain conditions. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, with some provisions effective immediately for rule promulgation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 4-3-1304(a), 4-3-1304, 4-10-103(a), 4-10-103, 4-10-103(d), 4-29-246(a)(39), 4-29-246, 4-51-103(f), 4-51-103, 8-44-108, 20-9-601(b), 20-9-601, 20-9-602(1), 20-9-602, 20-9-602(3), 20-9-604, 20-9-605, 20-9-606(a), 20-9-606, 20-9-606(b), 20-9-607, 20-9-608, 20-9-609(a), 20-9-609, 20-9-610, 20-9-611, 20-9-612, 20-9-613, 20-9-614, 20-9-615, 20-9-616, 33-2-403(b), 33-2-403, 38-8-102, 40-14-311, 52-2-403(a), 52-2-403, 52-8-102(f)(2), 52-8-102, 55-17-103(a)(1), 55-17-103, 62-1-105(e)(7), 62-1-105, 62-1-106(c)(1), 62-1-106, 62-1-106(c)(2), 62-1-106(d), 62-1-106(f), 62-1-107(a)(1), 62-1-107, 62-1-107(c), 62-1-117, 62-3-101(b), 62-3-101, 62-3-115(a), 62-3-115, 62-3-128(e), 62-3-128, 62-4-103(b)(2), 62-4-103, 62-4-118(i), 62-4-118, 62-4-120(h), 62-4-120, 62-5-201, 62-6-109(f), 62-6-109, 62-13-206(c), 62-13-206, 62-13-303(d), 62-13-303, 62-13-318(d)(2), 62-13-318, 62-13-319(a), 62-13-319, 62-36-114(5), 62-36-114, 63-5-103(c), 63-5-103, 63-5-103(d)(1), 63-6-102(b), 63-6-102, 63-8-105(b), 63-8-105, 63-14-101(b)(2), 63-14-101, 63-27-103(e), 63-27-103, 68-115-103, 68-115-103(h), 70-1-201