SB 772 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Utilities, Utility Districts - As enacted, authorizes the members of the board of directors of energy authorities formed under the Municipal Energy Authority Act to receive certain additional compensation for attendance at meetings for each additional utility system over which the board has jurisdiction and health insurance coverage. - Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 34; Title 7, Chapter 36 and Title 7, Chapter 52.

SB 772 allows members of energy authority boards in Tennessee to receive additional pay and health insurance for attending meetings when overseeing multiple utility systems. It directly affects board members of energy authorities formed under the Municipal Energy Authority Act. The bill amends Tennessee law to authorize this extra compensation based on the number of utility systems managed, mirroring existing rules for municipal electric system directors. This change applies to all energy authorities created under relevant state laws. The policy creates a new financial incentive for board members managing complex utility portfolios.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025 Last action Apr 4, 2025
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Committee
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Mar 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Feb 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee calendar for 3/5/2025
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee
upper
Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Richard Briggs
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