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SB 1519

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

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

Tennessee extends its Department of Tourist Development authorization through June 30, 2030, preventing agency termination and maintaining state tourism promotion operations.

Pub. Ch. 561
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Bill Summary · SB 1519

Legislative bill overview

SB 1519 extends the sunset provision for Tennessee's Department of Tourist Development, pushing its scheduled termination date from an earlier deadline to June 30, 2030. This allows the department to continue operating and receiving state funding for approximately four more years. The bill amends statutes governing the department's authorization and oversight structure.

Why is this important

Sunset laws require agencies to be periodically reauthorized by the legislature, forcing periodic review of whether they're still needed and functioning effectively. Without this extension, the Department of Tourist Development would have ceased operations, potentially disrupting Tennessee's tourism promotion efforts and economic development initiatives dependent on state-level coordination.

Potential points of contention

  • Automatic reauthorization concerns: Some argue that sunset extensions without substantive review reduce legislative accountability and allow underperforming agencies to continue indefinitely.
  • Tourism funding priorities: Debate may exist over whether state resources should prioritize tourism development versus other economic sectors or public services.
  • Scope of amendments: The bill amends two chapters of Title 4, suggesting broader structural 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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