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SB 92

Sunset Laws - As enacted, extends the Tennessee emergency management agency to June 30, 2029. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 58, Chapter 2.

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

Tennessee extends emergency management agency operations until June 30, 2029, bypassing immediate oversight review through legislative sunset requirement.

Pub. Ch. 241
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Bill Summary · SB 92

Legislative bill overview

SB 92 extends the sunset date for Tennessee's emergency management agency from its previous expiration to June 30, 2029. The bill amends relevant sections of Tennessee Code Annotated to formalize this extension and keep the agency operational beyond its scheduled termination.

Why is this important

Sunset laws require government agencies to be periodically reauthorized or they automatically cease to exist, forcing legislators to actively review agency performance. This extension ensures continuous emergency management operations in Tennessee without interruption, maintaining disaster response capabilities and federal coordination mechanisms that depend on the agency's legal existence.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited transparency: The bill provides no apparent performance review or evaluation criteria before extending the agency—it simply pushes the deadline forward without public reassessment
  • Accountability gap: Extension through 2029 (four years) delays another legislative review, potentially allowing operational issues to persist unchecked
  • Stakeholder input unclear: No indication of whether emergency management stakeholders, local officials, or the public had input on whether extension was warranted versus reformation

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

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