Tennessee HB 9008: Public Health - As introduced, changes the appointing authority for county health officers and county health directors from the commissioner of health to the county mayor; requires the commissioner to concur in the mayor's appointment; requires county health departments to comply with the direction and rules of the commissioner of health. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 58; Title 68, Chapter 2 and Chapter 550 of the Public Acts of 2021.

Status: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health & Welfare Committee (as of 2021-10-28)

State: Tennessee · Session: 112S3 · Bill: HB 9008

Subjects: Public Health

Sponsors: Briggs, Zachary

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