Senate Bill 1575 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 8-44-103, to enhance the methods by which governmental bodies can provide notice of public meetings. The bill introduces a new subsection (d) that allows these bodies to publish meeting notices on their secure internet websites as an alternative to traditional methods such as newspaper publication. This change aims to modernize the notification process and make it more accessible to the public.

Additionally, the bill requires governmental bodies that publish e-newsletters or online notices to create a mechanism for individuals to sign up to receive these notifications via email or to request hard copies by regular mail. This provision is intended to ensure that citizens can easily stay informed about public meetings and participate in local governance. The act will take effect upon becoming law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 8-44-103