SB 1561
  • Introduced
    Jan 07, 2026
  • Passed Senate
    Feb 09, 2026
  • Passed House
    Apr 06, 2026
  • Became Law
    Apr 23, 2026
SB 1561
Tennessee Senate Bill
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Sunset Laws - As introduced, extends the Tennessee State University, board of trustees to June 30, 2029. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 49, Chapter 8. SB1561 has been assigned Public Chapter Number 786 by the Secretary of State.
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executive • Apr 28, 2026: Effective date(s) 04/23/2026
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Feb 04, 2026, Senate
SENATE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 2/4/2026 Passed (2)
YES: 9
NO: 0
OTHER: 0
YES: 9

    NO: 0

      OTHER: 0
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      Feb 09, 2026, Senate
      FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 2/9/2026 Passed (1)
      YES: 32
      NO: 0
      OTHER: 0
      YES: 32

        NO: 0

          OTHER: 0
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          Mar 30, 2026, House
          HOUSE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee 3/30/2026 Passed
          YES: 11
          NO: 0
          OTHER: 0
          YES: 11

            NO: 0

              OTHER: 0
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              Apr 02, 2026, House
              HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE: H. Placed on Consent Calendar 4/2/2026 (2)
              YES: 0
              NO: 0
              OTHER: 0
              YES: 0

                NO: 0

                  OTHER: 0
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                  Apr 06, 2026, House
                  FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/6/2026 Passed (1)
                  YES: 90
                  NO: 0
                  OTHER: 2
                  YES: 90

                    NO: 0

                      NOT VOTING: 2

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                      • Apr 28, 2026 | executive
                        • Pub. Ch. 786
                        • Effective date(s) 04/23/2026
                      • Apr 23, 2026 | Senate
                        • Signed by Governor.
                      • Apr 15, 2026 | Senate
                        • Transmitted to Governor for action.
                      • Apr 14, 2026 | House
                        • Signed by H. Speaker
                      • Apr 09, 2026 | Senate
                        • Signed by Senate Speaker
                      • Apr 08, 2026 | Senate
                        • Enrolled and ready for signatures
                      • Apr 06, 2026 | House
                        • Subst. for comp. HB.
                        • Passed H., Ayes 90, Nays 0, PNV 2
                      • Feb 12, 2026 | House
                        • Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
                      • Feb 10, 2026 | Senate
                        • Sponsor(s) Added.
                      • Feb 09, 2026 | Senate
                        • Passed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0
                        • Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
                      • Feb 06, 2026 | Senate
                        • Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 2/9/2026
                      • Feb 04, 2026 | Senate
                        • Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
                      • Jan 28, 2026 | Senate
                        • Placed on Senate Government Operations Committee calendar for 2/4/2026
                      • Jan 21, 2026 | Senate
                        • Placed on Senate Government Operations Committee calendar for 1/28/2026
                      • Jan 14, 2026 | Senate
                        • Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Government Operations Committee
                      • Jan 13, 2026 | Senate
                        • Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
                      • Jan 07, 2026 | Senate
                        • Filed for introduction
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