HB3945 - Tennessee - Open Meetings

Companion Bill SB3593. Open Meetings - Clarifies that meeting does not include mere communication of factual information; prohibits series of chance meetings; requires court to award reasonable attorney fees against governing body if plaintiff substantially prevails on any part of claim. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 44. Fiscal Summary for HB3945 / *SB3593 Increase State Expenditures - $2,500/One-Time $7,500/Recurring Increase Local Expenditures* - Exceeds $100,000/Recurring Bill Summary for HB3945 / *SB3593 This bill revises various provisions governing open meetings and open records. OPEN MEETINGS Present law provides that all meetings of any governing body are declared to be public meetings open to the public at all times, except as provided by the Constitution of Tennessee. This bill clarifies [...]

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