SB 1518 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Sunset Laws - As enacted, extends the department of labor and workforce development to June 30, 2030. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29; Title 4, Chapter 3 and Title 50.

SB 1518 extends the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development's authorization until June 30, 2030, by amending specific sections of state law (TCA Title 4, Chapters 29 and 3, and Title 50) to set a new expiration date. This prevents the department from ending on an earlier scheduled date and ensures it can continue operating without needing new legislative approval through 2030. The department administers labor standards enforcement, workforce development programs, and unemployment services for workers and employers across Tennessee. The extension directly affects the department's ongoing operations and the public it serves.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Feb 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Signed Mar 6, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
19
Key actions
8
Committee
4
Mar 6, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Feb 24, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Feb 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Feb 19, 2026
Lower · Passed
Passed H., Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Feb 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Feb 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Jan 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Government Operations Committee calendar for 2/4/2026
lower
Jan 21, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Government Operations Committee calendar for 1/28/2026
lower
Jan 14, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Government Operations Committee
upper
Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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State
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Photo of Ed Jackson
Ed Jackson
RRepublican
TN
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