Sunset Laws - As enacted, extends the Tennessee soil and water conservation commission to June 30, 2030. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 43, Chapter 14, Part 2.
HB 1616 extends the Tennessee Soil and Water Conservation Commission's authorization until June 30, 2030, by amending two sections of Tennessee law (TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 43, Chapter 14, Part 2). It removes an existing expiration reference and sets a new end date, ensuring the commission can continue its work without interruption. This commission manages state soil and water conservation programs, directly affecting agricultural and environmental efforts across Tennessee. The bill is procedural, maintaining current operations without altering the commission's responsibilities or creating new policies.
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
3
Committee
4
Feb 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 2/12/2026
lower
Feb 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
lower
Jan 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Government Operations Committee for 2/2/2026
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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