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 Senate on Mar 30, 2026
Sponsor
First Action
Jan 22, 2026
Latest Action
Mar 30, 2026
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill Number
2079
State
Tennessee
Session
114
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Primary
Senate Votes (2)
Motion Text
SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 3/18/2026 Passed (1)
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Roll call vote details are unavailable for SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 3/18/2026 Passed (1)
Summary
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Actions (11)
03/30/2026
House
Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0490)
03/30/2026
Senate
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 27, Nays 3
03/27/2026
House
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/30/2026
03/18/2026
House
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
03/18/2026
House
Sponsor(s) Added.
03/12/2026
House
Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/18/2026
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 30, 2026 10:28:02 PM