SB 1520 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Sunset Laws - As enacted, extends the East Tennessee human resource agency to June 30, 2030. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 13, Chapter 26.

SB 1520 extends the East Tennessee human resource agency's operation until June 30, 2030, by amending Tennessee state code to remove its scheduled expiration date. The bill updates references to the agency in Titles 4 and 13 of the Tennessee Code Annotated, ensuring its continued function. This directly affects the agency and the communities it serves in East Tennessee, preventing service disruption. The legislation is procedural, focusing solely on extending the agency's legal authority without changing its programs or funding.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Mar 16, 2026
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Committee
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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

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Ed Jackson
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