HB 1577 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Sunset Laws - As enacted, extends the department of tourist development to June 30, 2030. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 4, Chapter 3.

HB 1577 extends the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development's existence until June 30, 2030, by removing a previous expiration date in state law. The bill amends two sections of the Tennessee Code to update the department's status and clarify its creation under existing statutes. This extension ensures the department can continue managing tourism promotion, industry support, and related state initiatives without interruption. The bill directly affects the department's administrative operations and its ability to carry out tourism development programs.
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
10
Key actions
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Committee
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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

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Justin Lafferty
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