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SB 2350

Local Government, General - As introduced, authorizes the board of directors of a rail service authority to submit each annual report electronically. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 45; Title 49; Title 54 and Title 67.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Bo Watson

SB 2350 permits Tennessee rail service authorities to file annual reports electronically instead of in print, modernizing administrative procedures across multiple state code sections.

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Bill Summary · SB 2350

Legislative bill overview

SB 2350 authorizes rail service authority boards in Tennessee to submit their annual reports electronically rather than in physical form. The bill makes conforming amendments across seven Tennessee Code Annotated titles to modernize reporting requirements for local government rail authorities.

Why is this important

This update reflects practical administrative modernization that reduces printing and distribution costs while improving accessibility of public documents. It streamlines compliance procedures for rail service authorities, which often operate with limited administrative resources in smaller municipalities.

Potential points of contention

  • Transparency concerns: Some may worry that electronic-only reporting could reduce public access if proper digital archiving standards aren't maintained or if certain populations lack reliable internet access to review records
  • Implementation ambiguity: The bill doesn't specify technical requirements (file formats, retention periods, public accessibility platforms), which could create inconsistent compliance across different authorities
  • Scope of amendments: The broad amendments across seven title codes suggest substantive changes beyond the stated electronic reporting purpose, raising questions about what additional modifications are embedded in the legislation

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

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