Rep. Justin Lafferty

Maddy summaryHB 271 extends the Tennessee Emergency Medical Services Board's operation until June 30, 2029, preventing its automatic termination under previous sunset provisions. The bill amends two sections of Tennessee law (TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 68, Chapter 140, Part 3) to remove outdated references and clarify the board's legal foundation. This change directly affects the board, which regulates emergency medical services across Tennessee, ensuring its continued oversight without interruption.

Maddy summaryHB 259 extends the deadline for Tennessee's Second Look Commission to complete its work until June 30, 2029. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated sections 4-29-246 and 4-29-250 to remove a reference to the commission and add a new provision formally identifying it as created under §37-3-803. This change ensures the commission's statutory framework remains accurate while extending its operational timeline. The bill does not alter the commission's duties or create new policies - it solely adjusts a procedural deadline. The extension became effective March 26, 2025, after Governor approval.

Maddy summaryHB 255 extends the Tennessee Medical Cannabis Commission's existence until June 30, 2029, by updating references in state law. The bill makes technical corrections to Tennessee Code Annotated sections 4-29-246 and 4-29-250 to ensure the commission’s role - created under Section 68-7-102 - remains properly referenced. This is a procedural extension, not a change to cannabis policies, and directly affects the commission’s operational timeline. The law became effective March 26, 2025, after Governor approval.

Maddy summaryHB 236 extends the Bureau of TennCare (Tennessee's Medicaid program) within the Department of Finance and Administration until June 30, 2029, by amending Tennessee Code Sections 4-29-246 and 4-29-250. It removes a sunset provision and formally incorporates the Bureau's structure under Executive Order No. 23 (1999), ensuring its continued operation without future expiration. This bill directly affects the TennCare program's administrative structure and the Department of Finance and Administration's management of Medicaid services. The law became effective March 26, 2025, after Governor approval.

Maddy summaryHB 273 extends the Tennessee Historical Commission's existence until June 30, 2029, by amending two sections of Tennessee law (TCA Title 4, Chapters 11 and 29). The bill adds a reference to the commission's creation under Section 4-11-102 in the relevant code provisions and removes an outdated reference. This is a procedural extension to prevent the commission from sunsetting earlier, ensuring its continued operation. The bill was signed by the Governor on March 26, 2025, and took effect immediately.

Maddy summaryHB 258 extends the existence of Tennessee's Private Probation Services Council until June 30, 2031, preventing its automatic termination under previous sunset provisions. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated Sections 4-29-246 and 4-29-252 to remove an outdated reference and formally recognize the council's role in overseeing private probation services. This change directly affects the council itself, which regulates private probation providers operating under court supervision, and ensures continuity for individuals under private probation supervision. The bill became effective March 14, 2025, after receiving gubernatorial approval.

Maddy summaryHB 284 extends the existence of Tennessee's Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council until June 30, 2029, preventing its automatic termination. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated Sections 4-29-246 and 4-29-250 to update references to the council and remove an outdated subdivision. This procedural extension affects the council's ongoing operations but does not change its duties or funding. The bill became effective March 14, 2025, after Governor's signature.

Maddy summaryHB 269 extends the Tennessee community resource board's operation until June 30, 2031, by amending two sections of Tennessee law (TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 41, Chapter 10). The bill removes the board's previous expiration date and sets a new end date, ensuring it continues functioning without interruption. This extension directly affects the board's ongoing responsibilities in administering community resources across Tennessee. The change is procedural, focusing solely on the board's operational timeline rather than altering its structure or services.

Maddy summaryHB 229 extends the Board of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors' authority until June 30, 2029, by amending Tennessee Code Sections 4-29-246 and 4-29-250. This change removes the board's previous expiration date, allowing it to continue overseeing licensing standards for alcohol and drug counselors. The board, established under Title 68, Chapter 24, will now operate without sunset provisions until the new date.

Maddy summaryHB 260 extends the existence of two Tennessee state entities - the Standards Committee and the Department of Human Services - until June 30, 2031, preventing their automatic expiration under sunset laws. The bill amends Tennessee Code sections related to these bodies (Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 71, Chapter 3) to update their statutory foundation. This procedural change ensures continued operation of these entities without requiring new legislative action before 2031. The bill was signed into law on March 14, 2025, and took effect immediately. It directly affects state agency operations and administrative structures governed by these provisions.