Senate Bill 1499, also known as House Bill 1558, proposes amendments to 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The bill aims to streamline the legal framework surrounding the board by removing outdated provisions and clarifying its existence within the state's regulatory structure. The act is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of the changes for public welfare.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 4-29-247(a), 4-29-247, 4-29-252(a), 4-29-252