HB 253 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Sunset Laws - As enacted, extends the Interstate Earthquake Compact of 1988 to June 30, 2033. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 58, Chapter 2.

HB 253 extends Tennessee's participation in the Interstate Earthquake Compact of 1988 until June 30, 2033, by adding this sunset date to Tennessee law. The bill directly affects Tennessee's ability to coordinate earthquake response efforts with other states under this multi-state agreement. Key provisions amend Tennessee Code to specify that the compact terminates on June 30, 2033, unless renewed, and align with existing sunset procedures for state entities. This is a procedural extension of an existing agreement, not a new policy. The bill became law on March 21, 2025.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 27, 2025 Last action Mar 21, 2025
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Total actions
9
Key actions
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Committee
4
Feb 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 2/13/2025
lower
Feb 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
lower
Feb 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Government Operations Committee for 2/10/2025
lower
Feb 3, 2025
Committee
P2C, ref. to Government Operations Committee
lower
Jan 27, 2025
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
lower
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Justin Lafferty
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