Senate Bill 1254 proposes an amendment to the Tennessee Code Annotated regarding the management of the Cotton Museum. The bill stipulates that, subject to approval by the state building commission, the state will engage in good faith negotiations to transfer the management and control of the Cotton Museum to the Douglas Henry State Museum Commission, in collaboration with the Tennessee Historical Commission. This change aims to streamline the management of the museum and enhance its operational oversight.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that it does not allocate any funds, emphasizing that no financial resources can be obligated or spent under this act unless they are specifically appropriated by the general appropriations act. The provisions of this act are set to take effect on July 1, 2025, ensuring that the necessary preparations can be made for the transition in management.