Sunset Laws - As enacted, extends the board of communications disorders and sciences to June 30, 2031. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 63, Chapter 17.
SB 1499 extends the expiration date of the Board of Communications Disorders and Sciences to June 30, 2031, by amending Tennessee Code Annotated sections in Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 63, Chapter 17. This bill updates the board's sunset provision without changing its duties or responsibilities. The extension ensures the board can continue overseeing communication disorders and sciences programs in Tennessee through 2031.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Signed Apr 1, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
18
Key actions
5
Committee
3
Apr 1, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
Mar 19, 2026
House · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
Mar 18, 2026
Senate · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
Mar 16, 2026
House · Passed
Passed H., Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 0
Feb 19, 2026
Senate · Passed
Passed Senate, Ayes 31, Nays 0
Feb 11, 2026
House · Reported by committee
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Feb 4, 2026
House · Reported by committee
Placed on Senate Government Operations Committee calendar for 2/11/2026
Jan 14, 2026
Senate · Referred to committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Government Operations Committee
Jan 13, 2026
House · Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ed Jackson
RRepublican
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