Senate Bill 1478, also known as House Bill 1752, proposes an amendment to Tennessee Code Annotated, specifically Section 54-1-135(b), concerning transportation infrastructure. The bill aims to enhance communication and coordination during transportation system failures or emergencies by requiring that "the state representatives and state senators who represent the county where the actual or imminent transportation system failure or other emergency is located" be notified, in addition to the existing requirement to inform "the comptroller of the treasury."

This amendment is designed to ensure that local legislative representatives are included in the response process, thereby improving the state's ability to address transportation emergencies effectively. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the urgency of the public welfare in relation to transportation infrastructure management.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 54-1-135(b), 54-1-135