Sen. Ed Jackson

Maddy summarySB 95 extends the Tennessee Historical Commission's existence until June 30, 2029, by amending state law to prevent its automatic termination. The bill updates Tennessee Code Annotated sections 4-29-246 and 4-29-250 to clarify the commission's status under state law. This procedural change directly affects the commission by ensuring its continued operation without requiring new legislation. The bill does not alter the commission's duties or funding, only its legal duration. It became law on March 31, 2025 (Public Chapter 54).

Maddy summarySB 81 extends the deadline for Tennessee's Second Look Commission from its original expiration to June 30, 2029. The bill amends Tennessee Code Sections 4-29-246 and 4-29-250 to formally update the commission's authorization period. This extension directly affects the Second Look Commission, which reviews certain criminal sentences, allowing it to continue its work for an additional four years. The change is procedural, updating the legal timeline without altering the commission's existing responsibilities or processes.

Maddy summarySB 58 extends the existence of the Bureau of TennCare within Tennessee's Department of Finance and Administration until June 30, 2029, preventing its automatic termination. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated sections 4-29-246 and 4-29-250 to formally establish the Bureau's continued operation under the Department of Finance and Administration. This change directly affects the administrative structure managing TennCare (the state's Medicaid program) by ensuring its ongoing oversight without requiring new legislation each year. The extension applies to the Bureau itself, not the TennCare program's eligibility or benefits for residents.

Maddy summarySB 93 extends the Tennessee Emergency Medical Services Board's authorization until June 30, 2029, by removing an automatic expiration date in state law. The bill amends two sections of Tennessee Code (Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 68, Chapter 140, Part 3) to update the board's status and ensure continued oversight of emergency medical services. This extension directly affects the board's operations and the state's emergency medical services system, preventing a lapse in regulatory authority. The bill became law as Public Chapter 53 on March 31, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 77 extends the expiration date of Tennessee's medical cannabis commission from its original sunset date to June 30, 2029. This bill directly affects the state's medical cannabis commission, allowing it to continue operating and overseeing the medical cannabis program. The key change modifies existing state law (TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 68, Chapter 7) to update the commission's operational timeline. The bill does not alter the commission's duties or the medical cannabis program's structure, only its duration.

Maddy summarySB 49 extends the advisory committee for children's special services until June 30, 2029, by amending Tennessee law. This bill directly affects the committee itself and the children's services system in Tennessee, ensuring continued advisory input. The key mechanism is changing the committee's sunset date in state code (specifically in TCA §§ 4-29-250 and 68-12-106), preventing its automatic termination. The bill makes no new policy changes but maintains existing oversight for children's special services programs.

Maddy summarySB 62 extends the Tennessee Council on Pensions' existence until June 30, 2031, by amending two sections of Tennessee law (TCA Title 3, Chapter 9 and Title 4, Chapter 29). The bill removes an outdated reference in Section 4-29-246(a) and adds a new definition for the Council on Pensions in Section 4-29-252(a). This procedural change ensures the council continues operating to oversee state pension systems without altering pension benefits or funding rules. The bill directly affects the Council on Pensions and the pension systems it administers, with no new policy changes beyond the extension.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the Tennessee wine and grape board's operation until June 30, 2031, preventing its automatic termination. It directly affects the board (which represents Tennessee's wine and grape industry) and the wineries and grape growers it supports. The bill amends specific Tennessee Code sections to remove an existing sunset date and clarify the board's legal foundation under §57-3-1101. This is a procedural extension with no new regulations or funding changes.

Maddy summarySB 79 extends the life of Tennessee's Perinatal Advisory Committee, preventing it from expiring on its original schedule. The bill amends state law (TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 68, Chapter 1, Part 8) to set a new end date of June 30, 2029, for the committee. This procedural change directly affects the committee's operations, ensuring it continues to advise the state on perinatal care issues until 2029. The bill does not alter the committee's responsibilities or funding, only its statutory timeline.

Maddy summarySB 69 extends the Tennessee Genetic Advisory Committee's existence until June 30, 2029, by amending relevant sections of the Tennessee Code (Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 68, Chapter 5, Part 5). The bill corrects a reference in the code to properly identify the committee as created under § 68-5-503. This procedural update ensures the committee's legal status remains clear and active beyond its previous expiration date. The bill was enacted into law on March 24, 2025 (Public Chapter 28).