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SB 2245

Nurses, Nursing - As introduced, reduces from 30 to 15 days the period following an election of the officers of the board of nursing within which the executive director must certify to the governor the names of the officers elected; reduces from 30 to 15 days the period following a vacancy in any office or in the board of nursing within which the executive director must certify such vacancy to the governor. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 33; Title 38; Title 53; Title 55; Title 63 and Title 68.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Reduces certification timeline for nursing board officer elections and vacancies from 30 to 15 days when notifying Tennessee's governor.

Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
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Bill Summary · SB 2245

Legislative bill overview

SB 2245 accelerates administrative notification timelines for Tennessee's Board of Nursing by cutting the certification period for officer elections and vacancy reports to the governor from 30 days to 15 days. The bill amends multiple Tennessee Code Annotated titles to standardize this compressed timeline across various state boards and agencies.

Why is this important

Faster certification of board vacancies and leadership changes could reduce gaps in regulatory oversight and decision-making authority at the nursing board. However, the practical impact depends on whether 15 days versus 30 days meaningfully affects board operations or if it's primarily a procedural streamlining measure with minimal real-world consequence.

Potential points of contention

  • Administrative burden: The compressed timeline may create compliance challenges for the executive director, particularly if officer elections occur during staff vacations or high-activity periods
  • Coordination complexity: Reducing notification time to the governor could strain coordination between the board and executive branch, especially if the governor's office requires time to process appointments or address vacancies
  • Scope of amendments: The bill amends eight different Tennessee Code titles, suggesting broad application that may affect multiple boards beyond nursing—stakeholders in other regulated professions may have concerns about whether the timeline works for their specific contexts

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

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