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This bill extends the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC), a critical interstate agreement that allows states to provide mutual aid and resources during emergencies or disasters, until June 30, 2033. The bill specifically amends Tennessee Code by removing an existing subdivision (specifically section 4-29-246(a), subdivision 21) and adding a new section (4-29-254) that explicitly states the EMAC's termination date. The new section also includes a broader provision that allows for the termination of governmental entities created during calendar year 2031 on the same date, while providing flexibility for these entities to be continued, reestablished, or restructured according to existing state laws. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law, reflecting the state legislature's determination that the public welfare requires the continuation and clear legal standing of the Emergency Management Assistance Compact.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0068&ga=114