Rep. Justin Lafferty

Maddy summaryHB 1588 extends the Mid-Cumberland human resource agency's operation until June 30, 2030, by amending Tennessee Code Annotated sections in Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 13, Chapter 26. This change updates the agency's sunset date, preventing its automatic termination and ensuring continued service provision in the Mid-Cumberland region. The bill does not alter the agency's existing duties, funding, or service scope. It is a routine legislative extension to maintain ongoing human resource services without disruption.

Maddy summaryHB 1621 extends the operational authorization of the Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency until June 30, 2030, by amending Tennessee state law to update its sunset date. This bill directly affects residents in the Upper Cumberland region, who rely on the agency for workforce development and human services. The key provision modifies two sections of Tennessee Code (Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 13, Chapter 26) to remove an existing expiration date and establish the new deadline. The change ensures the agency can continue providing services without needing reauthorization before 2030.

Maddy summaryHB 1601 extends the State Capitol Commission's existence until June 30, 2031, by amending Tennessee Code sections related to the commission's structure. The bill directly affects the State Capitol Commission, which oversees the state capitol building and grounds. Key provisions include deleting an outdated reference in the code and formally establishing the commission's creation under a specific statute. This is a procedural update to prevent the commission's automatic termination, ensuring its continued operation without altering its duties or funding. The bill does not change the commission's responsibilities or introduce new policies.

Maddy summaryHB 1579 extends the operational timeline of the First Tennessee Human Resource Agency until June 30, 2030, by amending Tennessee Code Annotated sections 4-29-247 and 4-29-251. The bill updates the agency's legal designation within the code and removes an outdated reference, ensuring its continued function without altering its current structure or services. This procedural change directly affects the agency's administrative continuity but does not create new policies or impact specific individuals or groups.

Maddy summaryHB 1561 extends the existence of Tennessee's Board of Examiners for Architects and Engineers until June 30, 2030, by amending state code sections related to the board's authority. The bill removes an expiration date and updates references to the board in Tennessee Code (Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 62, Chapter 2). This procedural change directly affects the board itself, ensuring it continues operating without needing reauthorization before 2030. It does not alter licensing requirements or fees for architects or engineers.

Maddy summaryHB 1604 extends the existence of Tennessee's state university and community college system board of regents until June 30, 2030, preventing its automatic dissolution. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 29 (regarding the board) and Title 49, Chapter 8 (regarding the system), by removing an outdated reference and adding a clear definition of the board's authority. This change directly affects the governance structure of Tennessee's public higher education institutions by ensuring continuity of leadership. The bill modifies specific legal references to update the board's operational timeline without altering its core responsibilities or funding mechanisms. The extension is a procedural adjustment to maintain stable oversight of the state's higher education system.

Maddy summaryHB 1584 extends Tennessee's participation in the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact until June 30, 2034, preventing its automatic expiration. This bill directly affects medical professionals seeking to practice across state lines and healthcare systems serving patients in multiple states. The key provision amends Tennessee law to update the compact's expiration date in Title 4 and Title 63 of the Tennessee Code, ensuring continued multi-state licensure for doctors. This change allows physicians to maintain active licenses in Tennessee while practicing in other participating states without additional state-specific requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the operational deadline of the Southwest Tennessee human resource agency from its current sunset date to June 30, 2030. It amends Tennessee Code (Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 13, Chapter 26) to update the agency's designation in state law, removing an outdated reference and adding its official name. The change directly affects the agency’s continued operation in Southwest Tennessee, ensuring it can maintain existing services without needing new legislation before 2030.

Maddy summaryHB 1569 extends the expiration date of the committee responsible for advancing competitive integrated employment opportunities for individuals with severe disabilities from its current date to June 30, 2032. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated sections 4-29-247 and 4-29-253 to remove an outdated reference and formally establish the committee’s authority under Title 71, Chapter 4, Part 7. This change ensures the committee’s ongoing work to support employment services for people with severe disabilities continues without interruption. The bill does not create new programs or alter existing services - it only extends the committee’s operational timeline.

Maddy summaryHB 1585 extends the sunset date for Tennessee's Local Education Insurance Committee to June 30, 2032, by amending Tennessee Code Annotated Sections 4-29-247 and 4-29-253. The bill removes a reference to a repealed provision and adds the committee as a defined entity in the code, ensuring its continued operation. This change directly affects the committee itself, which manages insurance programs for local education agencies. The extension prevents the committee's automatic termination, providing ongoing administrative structure for education insurance oversight.