Tennessee Senate Bill 2259
Session 114
Education, Higher - As introduced, requires the board of regents, state university boards, and the board of trustees for the University of Tennessee system to adopt and implement policies that clearly distinguish between tenure decisions and disciplinary actions for faculty members. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 7; Title 49, Chapter 8 and Title 49, Chapter 9.
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Passed House on Feb 5, 2026
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill Number
2259
State
Tennessee
Session
114
checkPassed on March 11, 2026
Motion Text
SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 3/11/2026 Passed (1)
Senate Roll Call Votes
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Current Version
Amendment HA0586
Fiscal Memo for HA0586 (14348)
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03/23/2026
House
Companion House Bill substituted
03/23/2026
House
Sponsor(s) Added.
03/20/2026
House
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/23/2026
03/11/2026
House
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
03/05/2026
House
Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/11/2026
03/04/2026
House
Reset on Final calendar of Senate Education Committee
02/26/2026
House
Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/4/2026
02/11/2026
House
Sponsor(s) Added.
02/05/2026
House
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
02/02/2026
House
Filed for introduction
02/02/2026
House
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
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Record Updated
Mar 30, 2026 10:30:57 PM