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This bill extends the sunset date for the Civil Defense and Disaster Compact in Tennessee from its current expiration to June 30, 2033. Specifically, the legislation amends Tennessee law by adding a new section that establishes a termination date for certain governmental entities, including the Civil Defense and Disaster Compact created under Section 58-2-402. The bill also includes a provision that allows for any terminated governmental entity to be potentially continued, reestablished, or restructured in accordance with existing state regulations. Additionally, the bill removes a previous subdivision (Section 4-29-246(a), subdivision 13) related to the compact. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law, with the stated purpose of serving the public welfare. This type of legislation is common for state-level agreements and compacts, which require periodic renewal to ensure continued legal authorization and funding for emergency preparedness and response mechanisms.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0060&ga=114