SB2634

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2; Title 49, Chapter 11; Title 49, Chapter 7; Title 49, Chapter 8 and Title 49, Chapter 9, relative to election day.

Introduced·2/2/26
Draft Text

Tennessee SB2634 mandates academic holidays at public higher education institutions on general election days.

Tennessee SB2634 amends Tennessee Code Annotated to require all public institutions of higher education to observe an academic holiday on each general election day. This holiday involves a cessation of all academic obligations, including classes and assignments, that affect a student's grade or class involvement. The act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

SENATE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0

9 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 24

10:30 AM

Senate State & Local Government Hearing

Mar 17

8:45 AM

Senate Revenue Subcommittee Of Finance, Ways & Means Hearing

History

Apr 23

Senate

Re-refer to S. Cal Comm

Apr 22

Senate

Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/23/2026

Apr 21

Senate

Senate Reset on Final calendar