TN HB1739 | 2015-2016 | 109th General Assembly

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 14 2016 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2016-01-26 - Assigned to s/c State Government Subcommittee
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #2) [PDF]

Summary

As introduced, prohibits voting by text message for members participating in a meeting by electronic means or for members participating in an electronic communication set up by a governing body. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 44 and Title 10, Chapter 7.

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Title

As introduced, prohibits voting by text message for members participating in a meeting by electronic means or for members participating in an electronic communication set up by a governing body. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 44 and Title 10, Chapter 7.

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History

DateChamberAction
2016-01-26HouseAssigned to s/c State Government Subcommittee
2016-01-21HouseP2C, ref. to State Government Committee
2016-01-20HouseIntro., P1C.
2016-01-14HouseFiled for intro.

Same As/Similar To

SB1757 (Crossfiled) 2016-01-21 - Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee

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