The TLA Legislation Committee encourages TLA members to maintain year-round communication with their representatives at the local, state, and federal levels. It is easy to research legislative information and build relationships with your elected officials!
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Legislation Committee
Duties:
• Maintain contact and keep the Association informed on legislation in the U. S. Congress and in the
Tennessee Legislature.
• Examine existing laws and proposed state legislation and recommend to the Executive Committee and
membership legislation deserving support or opposition.
• Plan for direct contact with legislators throughout Tennessee.
• Seek to promote legislation which will advance library service and the profession of librarianship.
• Plan workshops, networks, and related legislative activities, including TLA Legislative Day, for the
Association each year.
• The Chair shall submit and evaluative written report to the membership at the June Board meeting.Duties:
