HB 1608 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Sunset Laws - As enacted, extends the Tennessee council for career and technical education to June 30, 2027. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 49, Chapter 11, Part 2.

HB 1608 extends the operational lifespan of the Tennessee Council for Career and Technical Education by removing its automatic expiration date, setting a new end date of June 30, 2030. The bill amends specific Tennessee Code sections (TCA 4-29-247 and 4-29-251) to reflect this extension, ensuring the council can continue its work without needing annual renewal. This change directly affects the council’s ability to administer career and technical education programs across the state. The legislation is procedural, focusing solely on the council’s ongoing authority rather than new programs or funding.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Last action May 18, 2026
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Total actions
9
Key actions
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Committee
4
Apr 8, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/9/2026
lower
Apr 6, 2026
Lower · Passed
Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee
lower
Apr 1, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Government Operations Committee for 4/6/2026
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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