Sen. Ed Jackson

Maddy summarySB 91 extends the Tennessee Community Resource Board's operation until June 30, 2031, by amending Tennessee Code Annotated Sections 4-29-246 and 4-29-252. The bill specifically removes a reference to the board in Section 4-29-246 and adds it as a defined term in Section 4-29-252. This procedural update ensures the board continues its existing functions without new policy changes. The bill directly affects the board’s legal authority to operate beyond its previous sunset date. It does not alter the board’s duties or funding but maintains its current structure.

Maddy summarySB 54 extends the operating period of Tennessee's Board of Occupational Therapy until June 30, 2029, preventing its automatic expiration. This procedural bill amends two sections of Tennessee law (TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 63, Chapter 13) to update references and remove outdated provisions related to the board's structure. The bill directly affects the Board of Occupational Therapy by ensuring its continued operation to oversee occupational therapy licensing and practice standards. It does not change licensing requirements, fees, or other substantive regulations for occupational therapists. This extension maintains the current administrative structure without introducing new policy changes.

Maddy summarySB 106 extends the existence of Tennessee's Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council until June 30, 2029, by amending relevant sections of state law (TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 68, Chapter 55). The bill directly affects the advisory council, which provides guidance on brain injury issues, by preventing its automatic termination. It does not create new programs or funding but adjusts the council's statutory sunset date to ensure continued operation. This is a procedural extension with no new policy changes.

Maddy summarySB 100 extends the existence of the Tennessee Public Television Council until June 30, 2030, by amending sunset provisions in state law. The bill specifically removes a reference to the council in one section and adds it as a defined term in another, ensuring its continued operation. This change directly affects the council itself and the public television system it oversees, preventing an automatic termination of the council's authority.

Maddy summarySB 56 extends the existence of Tennessee's Board of Pharmacy until June 30, 2029, by removing a sunset provision in the law. This bill directly affects the Board of Pharmacy, which oversees pharmacy licensing and regulations in Tennessee. The key mechanism is amending Tennessee Code Annotated sections in Title 4 (Chapter 29) and Title 63 (Chapter 10) to eliminate an expiration date for the board. The change ensures the board continues operating without needing reauthorization before 2029. It does not alter the board's duties or create new regulations.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the Tennessee Athletic Commission's authority until June 30, 2031, by amending Tennessee Code sections related to the commission. It removes a reference to the commission in Title 4 and adds a new definition clarifying the commission's creation under Title 68. The bill is procedural in nature, focusing solely on the commission's continued existence without changing its regulatory powers or funding. It does not affect specific individuals or industries but ensures the commission remains operational through 2031.

Maddy summarySB 99 extends the Tennessee Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission's operational authority until June 30, 2031, preventing its automatic expiration. This bill amends Tennessee Code sections governing the commission's structure (TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 38, Chapter 8, Part 1) to remove an outdated reference and clarify its ongoing role. The commission directly affects peace officers and law enforcement training programs across Tennessee by overseeing standards and certification. This is a procedural extension of an existing agency, not a new policy change, ensuring continuity in officer training oversight.

Maddy summarySB 52 extends the operating authorization for Tennessee's Board of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors until June 30, 2029. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 29, and Title 68, Chapter 24, to remove an outdated reference and add the board's name to relevant sections. This procedural update ensures the board can continue its regulatory work without needing new legislation before 2029. The bill directly affects the board's ability to oversee alcohol and drug abuse counselor licensing and standards. It does not change the board's duties or create new requirements.

Maddy summarySB 66 extends the Douglas Henry state museum commission's authorization until June 30, 2030, by updating Tennessee law. It amends two sections of the Tennessee Code (Title 4, Chapter 20, Part 3 and Title 4, Chapter 29) to remove an outdated reference and formally include the commission in statutory listings. This change ensures the commission can continue its work without needing new legislation to maintain its existence. The bill was enacted as Public Chapter 27 on March 24, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 89 extends the Tennessee Claims Commission's operational authority until June 30, 2031, by amending Tennessee Code Annotated sections related to the commission. The bill makes technical changes to legal references, deleting one subdivision and adding a new reference to the commission's creation under Title 9, Chapter 8. This procedural extension ensures the commission continues handling government claims without requiring new legislation. The change directly affects the commission's ongoing operations but does not alter its responsibilities or create new policies.