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HB 892

Agriculture, Dept. of - As introduced, requires the department to make its annual reports regarding operation of the Tennessee Agricultural Museum and the museum's board available in a publicly accessible location on the department's website within one month from the date the governor approves the reports. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 11; Title 43; Title 44; Title 53; Title 57; Title 62; Title 63; Title 66; Title 67; Title 68; Title 69 and Title 70.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Chris Todd

Tennessee must post annual Tennessee Agricultural Museum reports on its website within one month of gubernatorial approval for public transparency and accountability.

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Bill Summary · HB 892

Legislative bill overview

HB 892 requires Tennessee's Department of Agriculture to publish its annual reports on the Tennessee Agricultural Museum and its board's operations on the department's website within one month of gubernatorial approval. The bill amends multiple sections of Tennessee Code Annotated across various titles to implement this transparency requirement.

Why is this important

This bill addresses government transparency by mandating public access to agricultural museum oversight information that was previously not systematically disclosed. Citizens, legislators, and stakeholders can more easily monitor how state resources are allocated to the museum and hold leadership accountable.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope creep concern: The bill amends 12 different Tennessee Code titles, which seems extensive for a requirement focused on one museum's reporting; clarification needed on whether all those amendments relate to this transparency mandate
  • Implementation burden: The one-month deadline may be challenging if reports require compilation or redaction of sensitive information, potentially delaying other departmental priorities
  • Vague language: "Publicly accessible location" is undefined—unclear whether this means a dedicated webpage, database, or standard document repository

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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