Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 1654: State Government - As introduced, requires governor to cause proposed legislation that transfers functions between state departments be forwarded to the chairs of the government operations committees of both houses. - Amends TCA Title 4.

Introduced Last action January 21, 2026: P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.

Plain-language summary

HB 1654 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: State Government - As introduced, requires governor to cause proposed legislation that transfers functions between state departments be forwarded to the chairs of the government operations committees of both houses. - Amends TCA Title 4. Primary sponsor: Justin Lafferty (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2026): P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Justin Lafferty (Republican).