Senate Bill 1499 aims to amend the Tennessee Code Annotated concerning the board of communications disorders and sciences. Specifically, it deletes subdivision (4) from Section 4-29-247(a) and adds a new subdivision to Section 4-29-252(a) that formally recognizes the board of communications disorders and sciences, which is established under Section 63-17-104.
The bill is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of the changes for public welfare. These amendments are intended to streamline the legal framework surrounding the board and ensure its proper recognition within the state's regulatory structure.
Statutes affected: Introduced: 4-29-247(a), 4-29-247, 4-29-252(a), 4-29-252