Sunset Laws - As enacted, extends the department of labor and workforce development to June 30, 2030. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29; Title 4, Chapter 3 and Title 50.
HB 1576 extends the legal existence of Tennessee's Department of Labor and Workforce Development until June 30, 2030, removing an automatic expiration date. The bill directly affects the department by ensuring its continued operation without needing reauthorization before 2030. It amends specific Tennessee Code sections (Title 4, Chapters 29 and 3; Title 50) to update references and remove sunset provisions, making the extension permanent under current law. This is a procedural change to maintain departmental continuity, not a new policy.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 15, 2026
Last action Mar 16, 2026
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Total actions
9
Key actions
3
Committee
4
Feb 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 2/12/2026
lower
Feb 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
lower
Feb 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Government Operations Committee for 2/9/2026
lower
Jan 21, 2026
Committee
P2C, ref. to Government Operations Committee
lower
Jan 15, 2026
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Justin Lafferty
RRepublican
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