SB 1316 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Boards and Commissions - As enacted, enacts the "Less is More Act of 2025." - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 20; Title 33; Title 38; Title 40; Title 52; Title 55; Title 62; Title 63; Title 68; Title 70 and Title 76.

SB 1316, the "Less is More Act of 2025," amends multiple Tennessee Code sections to streamline state board and commission operations. It establishes detailed rules for virtual meetings, requiring governing bodies to allow electronic participation with public access options, real-time recording, and posting recordings online within three business days. The bill also modifies member appointment terms (four-year terms with reappointment), extends deadlines (from 30 to 90 days for certain actions), and deletes outdated provisions across various titles. Additionally, it mandates at least one in-person quorum meeting per calendar year to ensure physical presence. These changes directly affect state boards, commissions, and their governing bodies by altering meeting procedures and administrative requirements.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025 Last action May 27, 2025
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Actions timeline

Total actions
24
Key actions
11
Committee
12
Apr 2, 2025
Upper · Passed
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 1 PNV 0
upper
Apr 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
Action deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to 4/2/2025
lower
Apr 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 4/2/2025
lower
Mar 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 4/1/2025
lower
Mar 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
lower
Mar 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/25/2025
lower
Mar 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Rule #83(8) Suspended, to be heard in Senate Commerce & Labor Committee 3-25-2025
lower
Mar 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
lower
Mar 13, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee calendar for 3/19/2025
lower
Mar 12, 2025
Upper · Passed
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
upper
Mar 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Government Operations Committee calendar for 3/12/2025
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Government Operations Committee
upper
Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Jack Johnson
RRepublican
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