TNSA TALKS

​​​​​​​​​Fine-Tuning Your Public Chapter 1044 – Plans Review Deadlines

Speaker: Shelia Huffmire

​Thursday, September 17, 2026

2pm Eastern Time

Talks are on Zoom and FREE for anyone to attend

Registration Required

This presentation will discuss the requirements of HB 2552 / Public Chapter 1044 and its mandate for a coordinated and timely development review process. The Center for Local Planning, MTAS, and CTAS have developed guidance documents, webinars, and Q&A resources to assist communities in understanding and implementing the new legislation.

The presentation will walk through the language and intent of the bill and provide practical guidance for communities on how to implement the requirements and fine-tune their existing development review processes. We will also discuss some of the questions and challenges communities may encounter as they work through the new deadlines and review procedures.

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Shelia Huffmire, P.E., is a Civil Engineer and graduate of Tennessee Technological University with more than two decades of professional experience in roadway design, project management, municipal engineering, stormwater management, and public works. She most recently served as Assistant County Engineer for Rutherford County before joining the University of Tennessee’s Municipal Technical Advisory Service (MTAS) as a Public Works Consultant. Her experience working with both local governments and development review processes provides a practical perspective on implementing Public Chapter 1044.

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​​​If you would like to offer or request a TNSA TALK Topic

Contact Charlene DeSha at charlene@tnstormwater.org or 865-386-6917​

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