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SB 90

Sunset Laws - As enacted, extends the Tennessee code commission to June 30, 2033. - Amends TCA Title 1, Chapter 1 and Title 4, Chapter 29.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Ed Jackson

Extends the Tennessee Code Commission’s termination to June 30, 2033 and applies the 2031 sunset rule to newly created entities, with continuation or restructuring possible under t

Pub. Ch. 14
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Bill Summary · SB 90

Summary of Bill: SB 90 (Session 114) – Tennessee

Purpose and Intent

  • Extend the termination date of the Tennessee Code Commission (TCC) to June 30, 2033.
  • Create a sunset mechanism for state governmental entities, extending the “sunset” process to entities that would otherwise expire in 2033, while preserving existing authorities for continuation, reestablishment, or restructuring as allowed under the Tennessee Governmental Entity Review Law.

Key Provisions

  1. Sunset Extension for Tennessee Code Commission

    • Section 1: Deletes a subdivision related to the TCC as part of the sunset review. Section 2: New provisions establishing a specific sunset date for the TCC.
    • The Tennessee Code Commission is designated to terminate on June 30, 2033.

  2. Future Entity Sunset Date for 2031 Creations

    • Section 2: Adds language stating that any department, commission, board, agency, or council created during calendar year 2031 shall terminate on June 30, 2033.
    • Section 2(c): Entities terminated under this section may be continued, reestablished, or restructured in accordance with the Tennessee sunset/review framework.

  3. Effective Date

    • Section 3: The act takes effect upon becoming law, as required by public welfare.

Affected Entities

  • Tennessee Code Commission (TCC): Primary entity whose termination date is extended to 2033.
  • New 2031-created governmental entities: Any government bodies created in 2031 would terminate in 2033 unless otherwise continued or restructured under the sunset framework.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Effective Date: The law becomes effective upon becoming law (immediately in practical terms after final enactment and publication).
  • Sunset Target Date: June 30, 2033 for the TCC and for entities created in 2031.
  • Contingent Continuation: Terminated entities may be continued, reestablished, or restructured consistent with the existing sunset laws and procedures.

Fiscal Impact (Based on Fiscal Note)

  • Described as “NOT SIGNIFICANT.”
  • Assumptions indicate the legislation would continue the TCC at its current funding level.
  • Reported expenditures for the TCC:
    • FY 2022-23: $4,548
    • FY 2023-24: $1,805

Legislative Process (Recent History)

  • Sponsored by: Senate Bill 90 (with House counterpart HB 268), co-sponsored by Ed Jackson.
  • Passed through multiple readings and committees in early 2025 and was signed into law:
    • Governor signed on February 24, 2025.
    • Enactment and publication followed, with effective date March 10, 2025.
  • Public Chapter: 14 (as of March 21, 2025).

Practical Implications

  • The TCC will operate without the risk of automatic termination until 2033, assuming it continues to be funded at current levels.
  • Any new governmental entity formed in 2031 would face termination in 2033 unless extended or restructured under future sunset review processes.
  • The bill preserves the sunset framework, allowing continued evaluation and potential reorganization of state governmental bodies as required by the act.

If you’d like, I can add a brief comparison to Tennessee’s existing Governmental Entity Review Law sunset process or provide a simple timeline graphic.

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

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