HB 519: State Government - As enacted, terminates the James K. Polk Memorial Association and requires the Tennessee historical commission to enter into good faith negotiations for the purchase and transfer of the James K. Polk Home in Columbia. - Amends TCA Title 4.
HB 519 status: Introduced — Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1054 (updated May 27, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialThe group currently in charge of the James K. Polk home is being shut down. The state government will now buy the house and take over managing it instead.
Key analysis
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Environment
Benefits
- Ensures long-term state preservation of a historic site
Risks
- No direct environmental impact identified
Economy
Benefits
- Potentially more stable state funding for property maintenance
Risks
- Requires state expenditure for property acquisition and management
Society
Benefits
- Secures state oversight for a culturally significant landmark
Risks
- Eliminates local community-based management structure
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Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Dissolution of a non-profit association may cause local administrative disruption
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