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HB 1585

Sunset Laws - As enacted, extends the local education insurance committee to June 30, 2032. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 8, Chapter 27, Part 3.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Justin Lafferty

Tennessee extends the local education insurance committee's authorization through June 30, 2032, preventing its automatic termination and allowing continued operations.

Pub. Ch. 543
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Bill Summary · HB 1585

Legislative bill overview

HB 1585 extends the sunset date for Tennessee's local education insurance committee from its previous expiration date to June 30, 2032. This committee, governed under Tennessee Code Annotated Title 4 Chapter 29 and Title 8 Chapter 27 Part 3, continues its operations for six additional years under this extension.

Why is this important

Sunset laws automatically terminate government agencies or programs unless explicitly renewed, forcing periodic legislative review. This extension keeps the local education insurance committee—which likely manages or oversees insurance matters for local school districts—operational and prevents service disruption to educational institutions that may depend on its functions.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of performance review: Sunset extensions often occur without public debate on whether the committee has performed effectively or if its continued existence is justified
  • Limited transparency: The bill's brief summary provides minimal detail on what the committee actually does or why the specific 2032 date was chosen
  • Automatic renewal vs. active oversight: Extending sunset dates can enable "government on autopilot" rather than requiring regular affirmative decisions about program necessity

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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