Sen. Ed Jackson

Maddy summarySB 71 extends the existence of Tennessee's Industrial Development Division and Building Finance Committee until June 30, 2031, preventing their automatic termination. The bill formally creates this committee under Tennessee Code § 4-14-108 and updates related statutes to reflect its ongoing operation. This extension directly affects the committee's ability to continue administering industrial development programs and financing for local projects. The law became effective March 10, 2025, after being signed by the Governor.

Maddy summarySB 60 extends Tennessee's Civil Defense and Disaster Compact until June 30, 2033, ensuring ongoing coordination for disaster response across state lines. It also sets a June 30, 2033, expiration date for any state government entities created during 2031. The bill allows these terminated entities to be renewed, reestablished, or restructured under state law. This change directly affects disaster response coordination and state agencies formed in 2031, providing a clear timeline for their future.

Maddy summarySB 75 extends the expiration date of Tennessee's participation in the Interstate Earthquake Compact of 1988 from its original end date to June 30, 2033. This procedural bill does not change the compact's operations or create new requirements - it simply prolongs the state's existing agreement with other states to coordinate earthquake response efforts. The compact, which allows states to share resources during seismic events, will now remain in effect until 2033 without needing new legislation. This extension affects Tennessee's state agencies involved in emergency management but does not alter current responsibilities or funding.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the Tennessee Code Commission's existence until June 30, 2033, and sets a termination date for other state governmental entities created during 2031. It amends Tennessee law to require the Code Commission and certain 2031-created entities to end on June 30, 2033, unless renewed. The bill provides a mechanism for these entities to be continued, reestablished, or restructured under future legislation. This is a procedural sunset provision with no direct impact on public policy or services.

Maddy summarySB 94 extends the Tennessee film, entertainment and music commission's authorization until June 30, 2031, preventing its automatic expiration. The bill amends Tennessee Code sections to remove an outdated reference and explicitly link the commission to its creation under Section 4-3-5003. This extension directly affects the commission and the state's film, entertainment, and music industries, allowing continued support for these sectors. The bill became law on March 10, 2025, with no new funding or program changes.

Maddy summarySB 67 extends the existence of Tennessee's Emergency Communications Board until June 30, 2031, by amending Tennessee Code Annotated Sections 4-29-246 and 4-29-252. The bill removes an outdated reference in Section 4-29-246 and adds the board to Section 4-29-252 as a defined entity. This procedural change ensures the board continues operating without needing new legislation before 2031. The bill directly affects the board's administrative continuity, not public policy or specific groups. It became law on March 10, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 53 extends the existence of Tennessee's Board of Claims until June 30, 2031, by amending Tennessee Code Annotated sections related to the board. The bill modifies specific statutes to update references to the Board of Claims, which handles claims against the state. This procedural change directly affects the Board of Claims' operational timeline, ensuring its continued function without altering its responsibilities. The bill became effective March 10, 2025, after being signed by the Governor.

Maddy summarySB 50 extends the advisory council on workers' compensation in Tennessee until June 30, 2031, by amending state laws (Tennessee Code Annotated Titles 4 and 50). The bill updates the council's legal status, ensuring its continued operation to advise on workers' compensation policy. This directly affects the council members and state agencies managing workers' compensation programs. The change was enacted after Governor signed it on March 10, 2025, making it effective March 21, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 51 extends the Tennessee Air Pollution Control Board's existence until June 30, 2031, by amending two sections of Tennessee law (TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 68, Chapter 201, Part 1). It removes an outdated reference to an automatic expiration and clarifies the board's legal foundation under existing statutes. This change ensures the board can continue regulating air pollution without requiring new legislation before 2031. The bill directly affects the board and the state's environmental oversight process.

Maddy summarySB 68 extends Tennessee's participation in the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) until June 30, 2033. This bill directly affects Tennessee's emergency management system and state agencies coordinating disaster response, as EMAC allows states to share resources during emergencies. The key provision amends state law to set a new termination date of June 30, 2033, for the EMAC agreement. This change ensures continued interstate collaboration for disaster relief without altering EMAC's operational structure.