Tennessee Senate · Feb 24, 2026
SENATE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0 2/24/2026 Passed
Result: pass
SB 178: Open Meetings - As enacted, requires a local governing body subject to the open meetings laws to reserve a period of public comment to provide the public with the opportunity to comment on any matter germane to the jurisdiction of the governing body, regardless of whether the matter is listed on the agenda for the meeting. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 44.
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:04 AM.
Totals
| Yea | Nay | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 2 | 0 |
| Republican | 6 | 0 |
| Total | 8 | 0 |
Party rows count only voters matched to a legislator.
All voters
| Legislator | Position |
|---|---|
| Richard Briggs(Republican) | Yea |
| Todd Gardenhire(Republican) | Yea |
| Ed Jackson(Republican) | Yea |
| Sara Kyle(Democratic) | Yea |
| Adam Lowe(Republican) | Yea |
| Kerry Roberts(Republican) | Yea |
| Page Walley(Republican) | Yea |
| Jeff Yarbro(Democratic) | Yea |