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HB 1596

Sunset Laws - As introduced, extends the Southwest 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

HB 1596 extends Southwest Tennessee's human resource agency operational authority through June 30, 2030, preventing automatic termination and allowing continued regional service delivery.

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Bill Summary · HB 1596

Legislative bill overview

HB 1596 extends the sunset date for the Southwest Tennessee human resource agency from its current expiration to June 30, 2030. This prevents the agency from automatically terminating and allows it to continue operating for an additional period. The bill modifies Tennessee Code provisions governing the agency's authorization and operations.

Why is this important

Sunset laws create automatic expiration dates for agencies to force periodic legislative review of their necessity and performance. Without this extension, the Southwest Tennessee human resource agency would cease to exist, potentially disrupting workforce development, HR services, or related functions it provides to the region. The extension represents a legislative determination that the agency merits continued operation.

Potential points of contention

  • Absence of performance review: The bill extends the agency without apparent evidence of an evaluation of its effectiveness, efficiency, or fiscal impact since its last authorization
  • Limited transparency on justification: No publicly stated rationale for why this specific agency warrants continuation or why 2030 was selected as the new sunset date
  • Regional equity questions: Whether this Southwest Tennessee agency receives comparable scrutiny and resources as other regional human resource entities across the state

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

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