Tennessee HB1388 proposes transferring management of the Cotton Museum to the state museum.

Tennessee HB1388 amends Tennessee Code to transfer management of the Cotton Museum to the state museum, managed by the Douglas Henry state museum commission in collaboration with the Tennessee historical commission. This transfer requires approval from the state building commission and is not an appropriation of funds. The act specifies that funds cannot be obligated or expended unless specifically appropriated by the general appropriations act. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Tennessee HB1388 proposes transferring management of the Cotton Museum to the state museum.

Tennessee HB1388 amends Tennessee Code to transfer management of the Cotton Museum to the state museum, managed by the Douglas Henry state museum commission in collaboration with the Tennessee historical commission. This transfer requires approval from the state building commission and is not an appropriation of funds. The act specifies that funds cannot be obligated or expended unless specifically appropriated by the general appropriations act. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.