State Government - As introduced, requires governor to cause proposed legislation that transfers functions between state departments be forwarded to the chairs of the government operations committees of both houses. - Amends TCA Title 4.

HB 1654 is a procedural bill requiring the Tennessee governor to forward proposed legislation to government operations committee chairs in both the Senate and House whenever state department functions are transferred. This legislation must update the Tennessee Code to reflect changes made through executive order. The bill directly affects the governor’s office and legislative committees by establishing a formal process for documenting administrative shifts between state agencies. It does not change department responsibilities but ensures legal records are updated after executive actions transfer functions. The bill was introduced on January 14, 2026, and is pending committee review.