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Tennessee House expands public-comment rule to allow comments on matters germane to local governing bodies
Summary
The House passed House Bill 22 on third and final consideration after the sponsor described personal reasons for broadening public-comment rules so speakers may address matters germane to local governing bodies even when not listed on an agenda.
The Tennessee House of Representatives on Wednesday passed House Bill 22, a measure that expands the state'statute governing public comment so residents may speak on topics that are germane to a local governing body'even when those topics are not specifically listed on that body's meeting agenda.
Sponsor Representative Jim Davis said the bill preserves local control over time limits and sign-up procedures but would prevent local bodies from restricting speakers to only items explicitly printed on an agenda. "Our locals will still have…
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