Rep. Justin Lafferty

Maddy summaryHB 1622 extends the expiration date of Tennessee's Post-Conviction Defender Oversight Commission from its original deadline to June 30, 2032. This commission oversees public defenders representing individuals after conviction, directly affecting those legal services and the oversight body managing them. The bill amends specific Tennessee Code sections to update the commission's sunset date, ensuring its continued operation without requiring new legislation before 2032. The change provides long-term stability for the oversight process but does not alter the commission's duties or funding.

Maddy summaryHB 1567 extends the operational period of Tennessee's Collateral Pool Board until June 30, 2031, preventing its automatic termination. The bill amends specific sections of Tennessee law (TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 9, Chapter 4, Part 5) to clarify the board's legal foundation and update its sunset date. This procedural change directly affects the board, which oversees collateral management for state financial operations. The legislation does not alter the board's functions or create new policies, only prolonging its existing authority.

Maddy summaryHB 1609 extends the existence of the Tennessee Council on Autism Spectrum Disorder until June 30, 2031, preventing its automatic termination. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 29, and Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 27, to update the council's statutory status and remove a referenced section. This extension directly affects the council's operations, allowing it to continue its work on autism-related issues in Tennessee. The change is procedural, focusing solely on the council's ongoing authorization without altering its duties or funding.

Maddy summaryHB 1586 extends the expiration date of Tennessee's Local Government Insurance Committee from its original sunset to June 30, 2032. This bill directly affects local governments that rely on the committee for oversight of insurance programs, ensuring continued administrative structure. It amends Tennessee Code Annotated Sections 4-29-247 and 4-29-253 to remove outdated references and formally reference the committee's creation under Section 8-27-701. The change is procedural, maintaining the committee's role without altering its responsibilities or creating new policy requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 1562 extends the expiration date of Tennessee's Board of Examiners in Psychology from its current date to June 30, 2031. It accomplishes this by amending Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 63, Chapter 11, specifically removing a prior sunset provision that would have ended the board's authority earlier. This change ensures the board remains operational to oversee psychology licensing and professional standards until 2031. The bill directly affects psychology professionals who rely on the board for licensure and regulation, without altering the board's current functions or requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 1565 extends the expiration date of Tennessee's Board of Social Worker Licensure from its original sunset date to June 30, 2031. The bill amends Tennessee Code Sections 4-29-247 and 4-29-252 to update the board's statutory timeline and clarify its authority under Title 63, Chapter 23. This procedural change directly affects the board itself, ensuring it remains operational without requiring new legislation before 2031. Social workers and licensing processes are not altered by this extension; it only maintains the existing administrative structure. The bill is currently under review by the Government Operations Committee.

Maddy summaryHB 1597 extends the state Alzheimer's disease and related dementia advisory council's existence until June 30, 2031, replacing its previous sunset date. This procedural bill amends Tennessee Code sections related to the council's structure (specifically deleting an outdated reference in TCA 4-29-247 and adding the council as a defined entity in TCA 4-29-252). The advisory council, composed of experts and stakeholders, directly affects Alzheimer's/dementia policy coordination by advising the state on prevention, care, and research. The bill does not create new programs but ensures the council continues its existing role in shaping dementia-related initiatives.

Maddy summaryHB 1598 extends the State Board for Licensing Contractors' operation until June 30, 2030, by amending Tennessee Code Sections 4-29-247 and 4-29-251. This bill removes an existing expiration date and updates the legal reference to the board within state licensing laws. The change directly affects the board, which oversees contractor licensing requirements in Tennessee. It is a procedural update with no new regulations or funding changes.

Maddy summaryHB 1606 extends the Tennessee Child Fatality Prevention Team's legal existence until June 30, 2031, by amending two sections of Tennessee law (TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 68, Chapter 142, Part 1). This bill directly affects the team itself, which coordinates state efforts to review child fatalities and prevent future deaths. The key mechanism is simply changing the sunset date from its previous expiration to June 30, 2031, ensuring the team continues operating without needing new legislation. The bill does not create new programs, change funding, or alter the team's responsibilities.

Maddy summaryHB 1578 extends the East Tennessee human resource agency's operation until June 30, 2030, by updating its expiration date in Tennessee law. This change ensures the agency can continue providing human resource services in East Tennessee without interruption. The bill does not alter the agency's existing duties or create new programs, only extending its current operational period.