To require certain meetings of the Tennessee Valley Authority to be transparent and open to the public, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Tim Burchett
R-TN | Primary Sponsor
Legislative Progress
Passed HouseReceived; read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment …
Passed House (inferred from eh version)
Mr. Burchett (for himself and Mr. Cohen) introduced the following …
Summary
What This Bill Does
Expands TVA Board meeting transparency requirements to include all deliberations, committees, and subcommittees. Requires meeting announcements and records on TVA website.
Who Benefits and How
Public gains access to TVA Board deliberations. Transparency increases for government corporation. Sunshine Act protections are strengthened.
Who Bears the Burden and How
TVA Board must hold more open meetings. Website publication of meeting materials required.
Key Provisions
- At least 4 Board meetings per year required
- All deliberations subject to open meeting requirements
- Meetings announced on TVA website
- Emergency meetings exempted from 1-week notice
- Meeting records published online
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Requires TVA Board meetings to be transparent and public
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Increase TVA accountability through meeting transparency"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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