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This bill amends Tennessee law to establish a new framework for the ownership, management, and preservation of the James K. Polk Home in Columbia, Tennessee. The Tennessee Historical Commission will negotiate to purchase the property, which was originally donated to the state in 1929 and previously held in trust by the James K. Polk Memorial Association. The bill authorizes the commission to spend funds on repairing and renovating the home, while also allowing the commission to assign custody and control of the property to a nonprofit corporation specifically created to restore, maintain, and operate the home as a museum. The nonprofit will have the right to manage the property on behalf of the historical commission, ensuring it remains open to the public and preserved for future generations. The historical commission is required to provide an annual report to the governor and legislative leaders about the home's management. Importantly, the bill specifies that no funds will be obligated unless specifically appropriated, and the act will take effect on July 1, 2025.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1402&ga=114