Rep. Justin Lafferty

Maddy summaryHB 234 extends the existence of Tennessee's Board of Pharmacy until June 30, 2029, by amending Tennessee Code Annotated Sections 4-29-246 and 4-29-250. The bill removes a reference to a specific subdivision in Section 4-29-246 and adds a new definition in Section 4-29-250 clarifying the Board's creation under Title 63, Chapter 10. This procedural change directly affects the Board of Pharmacy, ensuring its continued operation without needing reauthorization before 2029. The bill became effective on March 14, 2025, after being signed by the Governor.

Maddy summaryHB 235 extends the existence of Tennessee's Board of Physical Therapy until June 30, 2029, by amending two sections of state law (TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 63, Chapter 13). The bill makes minor technical changes to the legal references defining the board's structure but does not alter its regulatory authority or create new requirements. This is a routine procedural extension that directly affects the board's operational timeline.

Maddy summaryHB 277 extends the Tennessee Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission's operation until June 30, 2031, preventing its automatic termination. This bill directly affects peace officers in Tennessee by ensuring ongoing oversight of their training standards. It achieves this by amending two sections of Tennessee law (TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 38, Chapter 8, Part 1) to remove an outdated reference and clarify the commission's legal definition. The change maintains the existing framework for officer training requirements without altering substantive standards.

Maddy summaryHB 278 extends the Tennessee Public Television Council's existence until June 30, 2030, preventing its automatic termination under previous sunset provisions. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated Sections 4-29-246 and 4-29-251 to clarify the council's definition and remove a reference to its prior expiration. This extension directly affects the council, which oversees public television operations in Tennessee. The change is procedural, ensuring continuity for the council's governance without altering public television policies or funding. The bill became law on March 14, 2025, with no further legislative action required.

Maddy summaryHB 232 extends the expiration date of Tennessee's Board of Occupational Therapy from its original sunset date to June 30, 2029. It amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 63, Chapter 13, by removing a provision that would have terminated the board's authority. This change directly affects the board's ongoing operations, ensuring continued oversight of occupational therapy licensing and practice standards in Tennessee. The bill does not alter licensing requirements or create new regulations, only delaying the board's automatic termination.

Maddy summaryHB 281 extends the Tennessee Wars Commission's existence until June 30, 2029, by amending Tennessee Code Annotated sections related to the commission (Title 4, Chapter 11, Part 3 and Title 4, Chapter 29). The bill deletes an outdated reference in Section 4-29-246(a) and adds the commission's creation statute to Section 4-29-250(a) to formalize its continued operation. This is a procedural extension, not a policy change, directly affecting the commission's administrative timeline. The bill was signed by the Governor on March 14, 2025, and took effect immediately.

Maddy summaryHB 404 extends the professional music therapy advisory committee under Tennessee's psychology board until June 30, 2027. This bill updates Tennessee Code Sections 4-29-246 and 4-29-248 to formally maintain the committee's existence, preventing its automatic termination. The committee, which advises the Board of Examiners in Psychology on music therapy licensure, is directly affected by this extension. The change ensures continuity for this advisory body without altering any substantive licensing rules.

Maddy summaryHB 245 extends the emergency communications board's operation until June 30, 2031, by amending Tennessee law to prevent its automatic termination. The board, responsible for coordinating statewide emergency communication systems, will continue overseeing critical infrastructure without interruption. The bill updates two sections of state code (Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 7, Chapter 86) to set this new expiration date. This ensures ongoing coordination of emergency communication services for Tennessee residents and state agencies.

Maddy summaryHB 249 extends the Industrial Development Division and Building Finance Committee in Tennessee until June 30, 2031, preventing their automatic termination under sunset laws. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapters 14 and 29, specifically adding the Industrial Development Division to the list of state entities created under Chapter 14. This change directly affects these state agencies by ensuring their continued operation without needing new legislation. The bill became law on March 21, 2025, as Public Chapter 9.

Maddy summaryHB 252 extends Tennessee's agreement with other states under the Interstate Corrections Compact until June 30, 2033. This bill amends Tennessee law (specifically TCA Titles 4, Chapter 29 and Title 41, Chapter 23) to set a new termination date for the compact, which allows states to transfer inmates across state lines for incarceration. The change directly affects Tennessee's corrections system and partner states participating in the compact. It does not alter how the compact operates, only delays its expiration date to ensure continued interstate inmate management.