SB1561

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 49, Chapter 8, relative to the Tennessee State University, board of trustees.

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SB1561 amends Tennessee Code to clarify the creation of the Tennessee State University board of trustees.

SB1561 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 49, Chapter 8, to clarify the creation of the Tennessee State University board of trustees. The act inserts a new subdivision into Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 4-29-250(a), referencing the sections that establish the board. This amendment ensures the legal framework for the board is accurately cited and takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

32 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Feb 3

1:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Apr 28

Pub. Ch. 786

Apr 28

Effective date(s) 04/23/2026

Apr 23

Senate

Signed by Governor.