Bill Sponsor
Tennessee Senate Bill 2079
Session 114
Education, Higher - As introduced, 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.
Active
Active
Passed House on Feb 5, 2026
Sponsor
First Action
Jan 22, 2026
Latest Action
Feb 18, 2026
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill Number
2079
State
Tennessee
Session
114
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Primary
Senate Votes (1)
checkPassed on February 18, 2026
Motion Text
SENATE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment, refer to Senate Education Committee 2/18/2026 Passed
Senate Roll Call Votes
Didn't Vote
Didn't Vote
Summary
Unavailable
Actions (5)
02/18/2026
Senate
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Education Committee Ayes 7, Nays 0 PNV 2
02/11/2026
House
Placed on Senate Government Operations Committee calendar for 2/18/2026
02/05/2026
House
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Government Operations Committee
02/02/2026
House
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
01/22/2026
House
Filed for introduction
Sources
Record Created
Mar 4, 2026 10:39:23 PM
Record Updated
Mar 4, 2026 10:39:23 PM