AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to education.
Summary
HB1056 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Section 49-3-320, by replacing one listed entity in subdivision (6) with the Adventure Science Center. In practical terms, the bill updates the statutory list of organizations or institutions referenced in the education funding or support provision to specifically name the Adventure Science Center.
The bill is narrow and technical rather than broad policy legislation. It does not create a new program or change statewide education standards; instead, it revises a single statutory reference in the education code. The act takes effect immediately upon becoming law, reflecting the legislature’s intent for prompt implementation.
Impact
The bill changes Tennessee law by deleting the existing language in Tennessee Code Annotated § 49-3-320(6) and substituting "Adventure Science Center." This means any statutory benefits, recognition, or eligibility tied to that subdivision will apply to the Adventure Science Center under the amended code. The measure affects the specific institution named and any state education-related administrative or funding processes governed by that section.
Sentiment
The available voting history shows unanimous support in committee, with the House Higher Education Subcommittee voting 5-0 and the House Education Committee voting 17-0 to recommend passage. That pattern suggests the bill was viewed favorably and as noncontroversial. No committee transcripts were provided, and there is no indication of organized opposition in the available record.
Contention
There is little visible contention in the record. The only notable procedural point is that both committees recommended passage with amendments and referral, indicating the bill may have been refined as it moved through the process. Because the bill simply substitutes one named entity for another in a statutory list, any discussion likely centered on whether the Adventure Science Center should be included under the referenced education provision rather than on broader policy disagreements.