SB 2079
  • Introduced
    Jan 22, 2026
  • Passed Senate
    Mar 30, 2026
  • Passed House
    Apr 06, 2026
  • Became Law
    Apr 23, 2026
SB 2079
Tennessee Senate Bill
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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.
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Senate • Apr 23, 2026: Signed by Governor.
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Feb 18, 2026, Senate
SENATE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment, refer to Senate Education Committee 2/18/2026 Passed
YES: 7
NO: 0
OTHER: 2
YES: 7

    NO: 0

      NOT VOTING: 2

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      Feb 18, 2026, House
      HOUSE HIGHER EDUCATION SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Education Committee 2/18/2026 Passed
      YES: 6
      NO: 0
      OTHER: 0
      YES: 6

        NO: 0

          OTHER: 0
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          Mar 18, 2026, Senate
          SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 3/18/2026 Passed (2)
          YES: 8
          NO: 0
          OTHER: 0
          YES: 8

            NO: 0

              OTHER: 0
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              Mar 30, 2026, Senate
              FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/30/2026 Passed (1)
              YES: 28
              NO: 3
              OTHER: 0
              YES: 28

                NO: 3

                  OTHER: 0
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                  Mar 31, 2026, House
                  HOUSE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee 3/31/2026 Passed (3)
                  YES: 15
                  NO: 1
                  OTHER: 0
                  YES: 15

                    NO: 1

                      OTHER: 0
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                      Apr 06, 2026, House
                      FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/6/2026 Passed (1)
                      YES: 86
                      NO: 8
                      OTHER: 0
                      YES: 86

                        NO: 8

                          OTHER: 0
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                          Apr 06, 2026, House
                          HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE: H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/6/2026 4/2/2026 (2)
                          YES: 0
                          NO: 0
                          OTHER: 0
                          YES: 0

                            NO: 0

                              OTHER: 0
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                              • 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.
                                • Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0906)
                                • Passed H., Ayes 86, Nays 8, PNV 0
                              • Apr 02, 2026 | House
                                • Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
                              • Mar 30, 2026 | Senate
                                • Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0490)
                                • Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 28, Nays 3
                                • Sponsor(s) Added.
                                • Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
                              • Mar 27, 2026 | Senate
                                • Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/30/2026
                              • Mar 18, 2026 | Senate
                                • Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
                                • Sponsor(s) Added.
                              • Mar 12, 2026 | Senate
                                • Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/18/2026
                              • Feb 18, 2026 | Senate
                                • Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Education Committee Ayes 7, Nays 0 PNV 2
                              • Feb 11, 2026 | Senate
                                • Placed on Senate Government Operations Committee calendar for 2/18/2026
                              • Feb 05, 2026 | Senate
                                • Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Government Operations Committee
                              • Feb 02, 2026 | Senate
                                • Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
                              • Jan 22, 2026 | Senate
                                • Filed for introduction
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