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HB 1586

Sunset Laws - As introduced, extends the local government insurance committee to June 30, 2032. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 8, Chapter 27, Part 7.

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

HB 1586 extends Tennessee's local government insurance committee's authority through June 30, 2032, delaying mandatory legislative review of the committee's operations and effectiveness.

P2C, ref. to Government Operations Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 1586

Legislative bill overview

HB 1586 extends the sunset date of Tennessee's local government insurance committee from its current expiration date to June 30, 2032. This committee, governed under Tennessee Code Annotated Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 8, Chapter 27, Part 7, provides oversight and coordination for local government insurance matters. The bill essentially preserves the committee's existence for six additional years rather than allowing it to expire.

Why is this important

Sunset laws require government entities to be periodically reauthorized, forcing legislatures to actively decide whether programs should continue. This extension determines whether local governments retain a coordinated mechanism for managing insurance procurement, risk assessment, and policy matters. Without reauthorization, the committee would cease operations, potentially affecting how municipalities and counties coordinate on insurance issues.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of performance review: The bill extends the committee without apparent legislative evaluation of its effectiveness, efficiency, or necessity—defeating the purpose of sunset law accountability
  • Limited transparency on justification: The bill provides no clear explanation for why a six-year extension was chosen or what problems the committee has solved since its last authorization
  • Minimal public information: As a procedural extension with sparse legislative history, it receives little public scrutiny compared to substantive policy bills

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

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