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SB 2079STATE · TennesseeIntroduced

Education, Higher - As enacted, divides the appointing authority for the nine voting members of the Tennessee higher education commission among the governor, the speaker of the senate, and the speaker of the house of representatives equally; establishes various tuition and fee limitations and requirements for public institutions of higher education. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 14; Title 49, Chapter 7; Title 49, Chapter 8 and Title 49, Chapter 9.

Voted 5/1/2026View source

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129 yea·11 nay·2 other

Docket history

Action history

  1. 5/1/2026Pub. Ch. 799
  2. 5/1/2026Effective date(s) 04/23/2026, 07/01/2026
  3. 4/23/2026Signed by Governor.
  4. 4/15/2026Transmitted to Governor for action.
  5. 4/14/2026Signed by H. Speaker
  6. 4/9/2026Signed by Senate Speaker
  7. 4/8/2026Enrolled and ready for signatures
  8. 4/6/2026Passed H., Ayes 86, Nays 8, PNV 0
  9. 4/6/2026Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0906)
  10. 4/6/2026Subst. for comp. HB.