SB 2079
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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.
- Tennessee
- Senate
- Introduced Jan 22, 2026
- Session 114
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Pub. Ch. 799
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Effective date(s) 04/23/2026, 07/01/2026
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Signed by Governor.
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Transmitted to Governor for action.
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Signed by H. Speaker
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Signed by Senate Speaker
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Enrolled and ready for signatures
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Subst. for comp. HB.
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Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0906)
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Passed H., Ayes 86, Nays 8, PNV 0
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Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
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Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0490)
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Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 28, Nays 3
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Sponsor(s) Added.
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Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
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Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/30/2026
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Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
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Sponsor(s) Added.
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Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/18/2026
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Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Education Committee Ayes 7, Nays 0 PNV 2
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Placed on Senate Government Operations Committee calendar for 2/18/2026
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Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Government Operations Committee
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Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
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Filed for introduction