Education, Higher - As enacted, divides the appointing authority for the nine voting members of the Tennessee higher education commission among the governor, the speaker of the senate, and the speaker of the house of representatives equally; establishes various tuition and fee limitations and requirements for public institutions of higher education. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 14; Title 49, Chapter 7; Title 49, Chapter 8 and Title 49, Chapter 9.

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May 1, 2026 lower

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 799
Apr 6, 2026 lower

Comp. SB subst.
Apr 2, 2026 lower

H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/6/2026
Apr 1, 2026 lower

Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/2/2026
Mar 31, 2026 lower

Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee
Mar 25, 2026 lower

Action def. in Education Committee to 4/1/2026
Mar 25, 2026 lower

Placed on cal. Education Committee for 3/31/2026
Mar 18, 2026 lower

Placed on cal. Education Committee for 3/24/2026
Mar 17, 2026 lower

Action def. in Education Committee to 3/24/2026
Mar 11, 2026 lower

Placed on cal. Education Committee for 3/17/2026
Mar 10, 2026 lower

Action def. in Education Committee to 3/17/2026
Mar 5, 2026 lower

Placed on cal. Education Committee for 3/10/2026
Mar 4, 2026 lower

Placed on cal. Education Committee for 3/10/2026
Mar 3, 2026 lower

Action def. in Education Committee to 3/10/2026
Feb 25, 2026 lower

Placed on cal. Education Committee for 3/3/2026
Feb 18, 2026 lower

Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Education Committee
Feb 11, 2026 lower

Placed on s/c cal Higher Education Subcommittee for 2/18/2026
Feb 2, 2026 lower

P2C, ref. to Education Committee
Feb 2, 2026 lower

Assigned to s/c Higher Education Subcommittee
Jan 22, 2026 lower

Intro., P1C.
Jan 21, 2026 lower

Filed for introduction