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HB 1579

Sunset Laws - As introduced, extends the First Tennessee human resource agency to June 30, 2030. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 13, Chapter 26.

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

Extends Tennessee's First Tennessee human resource agency's operational authority until June 30, 2030, preventing automatic dissolution under existing sunset law provisions.

P2C, ref. to Government Operations Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 1579

Legislative bill overview

HB 1579 extends the sunset date for Tennessee's First Tennessee human resource agency from its current expiration date to June 30, 2030. The bill amends statutes in Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 13, Chapter 26 to implement this extension, effectively preventing the agency from being automatically dissolved and allowing it to continue operations for several more years.

Why is this important

Sunset laws create automatic expiration dates for agencies, requiring legislators to affirmatively renew them or allow them to cease operations. This bill ensures continuity of HR services for state government during the extended period. The decision reflects a judgment that the First Tennessee human resource agency provides sufficient value to warrant continued operation rather than dissolution or consolidation.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of performance justification: The bill extends the agency without apparent reference to performance metrics, efficiency studies, or evidence of its value, which sunset laws typically encourage
  • Broad statutory amendments: Changes to two separate title chapters may have cascading effects on related state HR operations not immediately apparent from the bill's description
  • Alternative consolidation: Questions may arise about whether this agency should be consolidated with other state HR functions rather than independently extended

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

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