Sen. Ed Jackson

Maddy summarySB 1563 removes a reference to the defunct Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation and its board of directors from Tennessee's sunset law provisions (TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 49, Chapter 4). The bill specifically deletes subdivision (69) from TCA § 4-29-247(a), which had previously listed the inactive corporation. This is purely an administrative cleanup of outdated legal references, as the corporation has been defunct for years with no current operations or impact on students or programs. The bill does not create new policies, affect any current services, or change funding. It simply removes obsolete language from state law.

Maddy summarySB 1543 extends the Tennessee State Building Commission's term until June 30, 2031, by amending Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapters 15 and 29. This procedural bill updates the commission's expiration date without altering its duties or responsibilities. It directly affects the commission's ongoing operations and state building oversight functions. The change maintains continuity for state infrastructure planning and management.

Maddy summarySB 1553 extends the Tennessee Equine Health Advisory Commission's existence until June 30, 2030, preventing it from automatically ending under previous sunset provisions. The bill amends specific sections of Tennessee law to update references to the commission and ensure its continued operation. This procedural change directly affects the equine industry by maintaining an ongoing advisory body focused on equine health issues, without altering any existing regulations or creating new requirements. The commission will continue its work to advise state officials on equine health matters through 2030.

Maddy summarySB 1559 extends the legal existence of the Tennessee Soil and Water Conservation Commission until June 30, 2030, by amending specific sections of Tennessee law. The bill directly affects the commission itself, ensuring its continued operation to support local soil and water conservation efforts. Key provisions include deleting an outdated reference in the code and adding a new definition to formally recognize the commission. This is a procedural extension to prevent the commission's automatic termination, not a change to its duties or funding.

Maddy summarySB 1508 extends the operational deadline for Tennessee's Collateral Pool Board from its current expiration date to June 30, 2031. The bill amends Tennessee Code Sections 4-29-247 and 4-29-252 to formally include the Collateral Pool Board under its governing statutes. This extension directly affects the board, which manages state assets held as collateral for state obligations. The change is purely procedural, maintaining the board's existing structure without altering its functions or responsibilities.

Maddy summarySB 1527 extends the existence of Tennessee's Local Education Insurance Committee until June 30, 2032, by amending two sections of state code (TCA 4-29-247 and 4-29-253). This procedural bill directly affects the committee, which administers insurance programs for public schools and school districts. The key change is removing an existing expiration date and setting a new one, ensuring the committee continues operating without interruption. The bill does not alter the committee's duties or create new policies - only extends its operational timeline.

Maddy summarySB 1521 extends the operational lifespan of the First Tennessee Human Resource Agency until June 30, 2030, by amending Tennessee Code sections related to the agency's structure. The bill directly affects the agency itself, ensuring its continued operation without changes to its existing functions or service provisions. Key provisions involve updating the agency's statutory references in Titles 4 and 13 of the Tennessee Code to reflect the extended sunset date. This is a procedural extension with no new policy changes, solely maintaining the agency's current framework for an additional four years.

Maddy summarySB 1519 extends the existence of Tennessee's Department of Tourist Development until June 30, 2030, by amending state code provisions. It removes an outdated reference to a sunset date in one section and adds a new definition for the department in another section. This procedural change ensures the department continues operating without needing reauthorization before 2030. The bill directly affects the department's ongoing operations and administrative structure.

Maddy summarySB 1530 extends the Mid-Cumberland human resource agency's operation until June 30, 2030, preventing its automatic termination. This bill directly affects the Mid-Cumberland human resource agency, which serves residents in the Mid-Cumberland region of Tennessee. The legislation amends two sections of Tennessee law (TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 13, Chapter 26) to remove an existing sunset date and establish the new expiration date. The change is technical, updating the legal framework to ensure the agency continues providing workforce services without interruption.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the operational deadline of Tennessee's State Insurance Committee from its previous sunset date to June 30, 2032. It makes minor technical amendments to Tennessee Code Annotated sections related to the committee's structure (specifically updating references in Title 4, Chapter 29, and Title 8, Chapter 27, Part 2). The change ensures the committee continues its current role in overseeing insurance regulations without requiring new legislation to maintain its existence. This is a procedural adjustment affecting the committee's ongoing operations, not a substantive policy change.