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HB 1571

Sunset Laws - As introduced, extends the department of agriculture to June 30, 2030. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29; Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 1 and Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 2.

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

HB 1571 extends Tennessee's Department of Agriculture operations through June 30, 2030, preventing the agency's automatic dissolution under sunset law provisions.

Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 3/12/2026
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Bill Summary · HB 1571

Legislative bill overview

HB 1571 extends the sunset date for Tennessee's Department of Agriculture from its current expiration date to June 30, 2030. Sunset laws require government agencies to be periodically reauthorized or they automatically cease to exist, serving as a mechanism for legislative oversight and evaluation of agency performance.

Why is this important

This bill determines whether the Department of Agriculture continues operating beyond its current sunset deadline. Without passage, the department would cease to exist, affecting agricultural regulations, licensing, inspection services, and support programs that impact farmers, food producers, and the agricultural industry across Tennessee.

Potential points of contention

  • Duration of extension: Some may argue for a shorter sunset period (e.g., 2028) to require more frequent legislative review rather than a seven-year extension
  • Agency performance review: Lawmakers may debate whether the Department of Agriculture has adequately justified its continuation or whether reforms should be required before reauthorization
  • Scope of amendments: The bill amends multiple sections of Title 4, Chapter 3 (in addition to Chapter 29), which could contain substantive changes beyond the simple sunset extension that warrant scrutiny

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

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