Rep. Justin Lafferty

Maddy summaryHB 1577 extends the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development's existence until June 30, 2030, by removing a previous expiration date in state law. The bill amends two sections of the Tennessee Code to update the department's status and clarify its creation under existing statutes. This extension ensures the department can continue managing tourism promotion, industry support, and related state initiatives without interruption. The bill directly affects the department's administrative operations and its ability to carry out tourism development programs.

Maddy summaryHB 1574 extends the expiration date of Tennessee's Department of General Services to June 30, 2030, preventing it from automatically terminating under a prior sunset provision. The bill amends two sections of the Tennessee Code (Title 4, Chapter 29 and Chapter 3) by deleting an outdated reference and adding a clear definition of the department. This change ensures the agency can continue operating without requiring new legislation before 2030. The bill does not alter the department's duties, responsibilities, or funding.

Maddy summaryHB 1576 extends the legal existence of Tennessee's Department of Labor and Workforce Development until June 30, 2030, removing an automatic expiration date. The bill directly affects the department by ensuring its continued operation without needing reauthorization before 2030. It amends specific Tennessee Code sections (Title 4, Chapters 29 and 3; Title 50) to update references and remove sunset provisions, making the extension permanent under current law. This is a procedural change to maintain departmental continuity, not a new policy.

Maddy summaryHB 1616 extends the Tennessee Soil and Water Conservation Commission's authorization until June 30, 2030, by amending two sections of Tennessee law (TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 43, Chapter 14, Part 2). It removes an existing expiration reference and sets a new end date, ensuring the commission can continue its work without interruption. This commission manages state soil and water conservation programs, directly affecting agricultural and environmental efforts across Tennessee. The bill is procedural, maintaining current operations without altering the commission's responsibilities or creating new policies.

Maddy summaryHB 1614 extends the legal existence of Tennessee's Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) until June 30, 2030, preventing it from automatically sunsetting. The bill updates two sections of Tennessee law (TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 55, Chapter 17) to clarify the MVC's role and references in the code. This procedural change ensures the MVC, which handles driver licensing, vehicle registration, and related motor vehicle matters, continues operating without disruption. The bill does not alter the MVC's duties or create new policies - it only extends its statutory lifespan.

Maddy summaryHB 1617 extends the expiration date for the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame from its previous sunset date to June 30, 2030. It amends Tennessee law (specifically TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Chapter 3, Part 54) to update the sunset provision for the Hall of Fame, which was originally established under § 4-3-5403. This bill directly affects the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame organization by ensuring its legal existence and operations continue through 2030. The key mechanism is a technical amendment to the sunset date, not a new policy or program.

Maddy summaryHB 1589 extends the Northwest Tennessee human resource agency's operation until June 30, 2030, by amending Tennessee Code Sections 4-29-247 and 4-29-251 to remove its automatic expiration date. The bill directly affects the agency itself, ensuring its continued operation without requiring new legislation to maintain services. Key provisions involve updating legal references in state code to reflect this extension, specifically adding the agency to Section 4-29-251. This is a procedural adjustment to prevent the agency from sunsetting, not a change to its services or funding.

Maddy summaryHB 1603 extends the state insurance committee's operational deadline from its current expiration to June 30, 2032. The bill amends Tennessee Code Sections 4-29-247 and 4-29-253 to remove an outdated reference and formally include the committee in relevant statutes. This change directly affects the state insurance committee and the agencies it oversees, ensuring continuity in insurance regulation oversight. The bill makes no substantive policy changes but updates procedural timelines for the committee's existence.

Maddy summaryHB 1605 extends the expiration date of the Tellico Reservoir Development Agency from its current sunset date to June 30, 2030. This bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated sections 4-29-247(a) and 4-29-251(a) to remove an outdated reference and formally include the agency within the relevant code sections. The bill directly affects the Tellico Reservoir Development Agency, which manages development and operations related to Tellico Reservoir. It does not create new policies or alter the agency's functions - only extends its legal existence. The change ensures the agency can continue its current work without needing new legislation before 2030.

Maddy summaryHB 1583 extends Tennessee's participation in the Interstate Compact for Supervision of Adult Offenders until June 30, 2034, preventing its automatic termination. This bill directly affects Tennessee's criminal justice system and state agencies responsible for managing the supervision of adult offenders who move between states. The key provision sets a new expiration date for the compact (replacing an earlier sunset date) and includes language allowing for potential continuation or restructuring of the compact after 2034. The bill amends specific Tennessee Code sections (TCA Title 4, Chapter 29, and Title 40, Chapter 28) to implement this extension.