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SB 1516

Sunset Laws - As enacted, extends the department of general services to June 30, 2030. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 4, Chapter 3.

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

SB 1516 extends Tennessee's Department of General Services operations authorization to June 30, 2030, preventing agency termination under sunset law provisions.

Pub. Ch. 559
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Bill Summary · SB 1516

Legislative bill overview

SB 1516 extends the sunset date for Tennessee's Department of General Services from its current expiration to June 30, 2030. The bill amends the state's sunset law provisions in the Tennessee Code Annotated to provide continued authorization for this department's operations.

Why is this important

Sunset laws automatically terminate agencies or programs unless legislatively renewed, creating periodic reviews of their necessity and effectiveness. Without this extension, the Department of General Services would cease operations, disrupting state administrative functions like procurement, property management, and facility operations that serve multiple state agencies.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of review requirement: The bill extends the department without requiring performance evaluation or justification of its continued necessity, which undermines the original purpose of sunset laws to promote accountability
  • Missing details on fiscal impact: No explicit information on budget implications or cost-benefit analysis for the four-year extension period
  • Scope of amendment: Changes to both TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Chapter 3 suggest broader modifications beyond a simple sunset extension that warrant scrutiny for unintended consequences

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

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