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SB 97

Sunset Laws - As enacted, extends the Tennessee monuments and memorials commission to June 30, 2029. - Amends TCA Section 4-1-412 and Title 4, Chapter 29.

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

Extends the Tennessee Monuments and Memorials Commission’s sunset to June 30, 2029, keeping current governance, funding, and oversight under the Governmental Entity Review Law.

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 91
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Bill Summary · SB 97

Summary of Bill: SB 97 (Session 114, Tennessee)

Overview

  • Bill: Senate Bill 97 (companion to House Bill 275)
  • Subject: Sunset/extension of the Tennessee Monuments and Memorials Commission
  • Current status in bill: Extends the commission’s termination date
  • Effective date: Upon becoming law (public welfare clause)

Purpose and Intent

The primary goal of SB 97 is to extend the Tennessee Monuments and Memorials Commission (the Commission), a state entity established to manage matters related to monuments and memorials, beyond its current sunset date. The amendment keeps the Commission operating under its existing structure and funding levels, delaying its termination to a new milestone.

Key Provisions

  1. Extension of Sunset Date

    • New termination date: June 30, 2029
    • Previous sunset: June 30, 2025 (as established under the Tennessee Governmental Entity Review Law)
    • This extension ensures the Commission remains in place and able to perform its duties for an additional four years.

  2. Administrative Adjustments

    • SB 97 adds the Commission to the list of entities subject to the Tennessee Governmental Entity Review Law framework, ensuring it remains governed under the same review and oversight provisions as other state entities.
    • This change is procedural, aligning the Commission with current governance practices.

  3. Related Statutory Changes

    • Deletion/renumbering: The bill removes a subdivision (51) from the list of entities authorized by Section 4-29-246(a) (as part of the Governmental Entity Review framework). This is part of consolidating references and ensuring the Commission is properly recognized within the applicable statute.

  4. Effective Date

    • The act takes effect upon becoming law (no separate effective date required).

Affected Parties

  • Tennessee Monuments and Memorials Commission: The primary entity affected; gains an extended operating period and continued funding and governance under the current framework.
  • State government and public institutions/monuments: Beneficiaries of ongoing oversight and management related to monuments and memorials, subject to Commission activities.
  • General public: Indirectly affected through ongoing state oversight of monuments and memorials, which can influence placement, preservation, and interpretation of historic monuments and memorials.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Legislative history (highlights):
    • 2025-04-04: Public Chapter 91 enacted (companion/sponsorship alignment)
    • 2025-03-06 to 2025-02-26: Various committee and sponsor actions
    • 2025-01-15 to 2025-01-14: Initial readings and passage in prior steps
  • Fiscal Note (from Fiscal Review Committee):
    • Fiscal impact: Not significant
    • Assumptions: Extends current funding level; the Commission incurred minimal expenditures previously and would continue at near-current levels

Fiscal Impact

  • No significant increase in expenditures is anticipated.
  • The extension is designed to maintain the status quo in funding and operations, avoiding new costs beyond existing appropriations.

Bottom Line

SB 97 extends the Tennessee Monuments and Memorials Commission’s life span to June 30, 2029, preserving its current governance and funding structure. It aligns the Commission with the Governmental Entity Review Law framework and makes minor statutory adjustments to ensure proper recognition within the Tennessee Code. The measure is anticipated to have a minimal fiscal impact.

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

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