Sunset Laws - As enacted, extends the Tennessee motor vehicle commission to June 30, 2030. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 55, Chapter 17, Part 1.
SB 1557 extends the Tennessee Motor Vehicle Commission's authority until June 30, 2030, ensuring continued operation of this state agency. The bill amends two sections of Tennessee law (TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 55, Chapter 17) to formally define the commission and remove an outdated reference. This extension directly affects Tennesseans who rely on the commission for driver's licenses, vehicle registrations, and related services. The change is procedural, maintaining existing duties without altering the commission's responsibilities.
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
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
9
Key actions
3
Committee
4
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
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ed Jackson
RRepublican
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