HB1833

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 14; Title 49, Chapter 7; Title 49, Chapter 8 and Title 49, Chapter 9, relative to higher education.

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Tennessee HB1833 amends higher education policies, including tuition and fee regulations and on-time graduation definitions.

Tennessee HB1833 amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated related to higher education. It modifies the appointment process for members of the Tennessee Higher Education Commission, defining new roles for the governor, the speaker of the senate, and the speaker of the house of representatives. The bill also redefines "on-time graduation" for students in public universities and community colleges, setting specific timeframes. Additionally, it allows the commission to approve separate tuition and fee increases for certain public institutions if specific conditions are met.

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Roll Call Votes

15 Yea

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1 Nay

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History

May 1

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 799

Apr 6

House

Comp. SB subst.

Apr 2

House

H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/6/2026