SB1021

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.

Chamber Passed·3/16/26
Draft Text

SB1021 amends Tennessee higher education laws to include the general assembly in decision-making processes.

SB1021 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 14, Title 49, Chapter 7, Title 49, Chapter 8, and Title 49, Chapter 9, concerning higher education. It modifies Section 49-7-1804(f) by removing "and the department of safety" and adding ", the department of safety, and the general assembly" to the list of entities involved in decision-making processes. The act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 32–0 · Mar 16
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
5
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

32 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 11

3:00 PM

Senate Education Hearing

History

Mar 19

House

Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.

Mar 16

Senate

Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0688)

Mar 16

Senate

Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 32, Nays 0