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SB 1730

Sunset Laws - As enacted, creates sunrise provisions for certain governmental entities created during the 2025 legislative session. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29; Title 8, Chapter 4, Part 6; Title 34, Chapter 3 and Title 40, Chapter 11, Part 3.

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

Tennessee bill creates automatic expiration dates for select governmental entities established in 2025 unless legislature votes to renew them.

Companion House Bill substituted
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Bill Summary · SB 1730

Legislative bill overview

SB 1730 establishes sunset provisions for certain governmental entities created during the 2025 legislative session in Tennessee. This means these newly created agencies or bodies will automatically expire on a specified date unless the legislature votes to reauthorize them. The bill amends multiple sections of the Tennessee Code related to government structure and organization.

Why is this important

Sunset provisions are a budget and accountability tool that force periodic review of government programs rather than allowing them to continue indefinitely. This can prevent wasteful spending on ineffective agencies and ensures lawmakers periodically evaluate whether newly created entities are achieving their intended purposes.

Potential points of contention

  • Uncertainty for new agencies: Entities created in 2025 would face automatic termination, potentially creating budget and staffing instability if reauthorization is delayed or fails
  • Legislative workload: Legislators must dedicate time to reviewing and reauthorizing these entities, which some view as necessary oversight and others see as inefficient busywork
  • Which entities are affected: The bill references multiple code sections without clear detail on exactly which 2025-created governmental entities trigger these sunsets, creating ambiguity about scope

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

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