HB1604

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 49, Chapter 8, relative to the state university and community college system, board of regents.

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Amends Tennessee Code to modify provisions related to the state university and community college system and the board of regents.

The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 49, Chapter 8, concerning the state university and community college system and the board of regents. It deletes a subdivision from Section 4-29-247(a) and adds a new subdivision to Section 4-29-251(a) specifying the board of regents. The changes take effect immediately upon becoming law.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

95 Yea

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2 Not Voting

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History

Mar 16

Pub. Ch. 548

Mar 16

Effective date(s) 02/25/2026

Feb 25

Signed by Governor.