Sunset Laws - As enacted, extends the department of agriculture to June 30, 2030. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29; Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 1 and Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 2.
SB 1512 extends the existence of Tennessee's Department of Agriculture until June 30, 2030, by removing an automatic termination date (sunset provision) in state law. The bill amends specific sections of Tennessee Code (Title 4, Chapters 29; 3, Parts 1 and 2) to clarify the department's ongoing authority. This procedural change ensures the department continues operating without needing new legislation before 2030. The bill directly affects the Department of Agriculture and its ability to administer ongoing programs. It does not create new policies or alter existing programs, only extending the department's statutory life.
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 · Senate Feb 9, 2026
How they voted
32–0
Passed
Total votes 32
Feb 9, 2026
D
Democratic6
100% Yea
R
Republican26
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
19
Key actions
5
Committee
4
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 9, 2026
Senate · Passed
Passed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0
Feb 4, 2026
House · Reported by committee
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Jan 28, 2026
House · Reported by committee
Placed on Senate Government Operations Committee calendar for 2/4/2026
Jan 21, 2026
House · Reported by committee
Placed on Senate Government Operations Committee calendar for 1/28/2026
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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