SB 1649
  • Introduced
    Jan 14, 2026
  • Passed Senate
  • Passed House
  • Became Law
SB 1649
Tennessee Senate Bill
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State Universities - As introduced, requires all gubernatorial appointments to a state university board to be confirmed by joint resolution of the senate and house of representatives prior to commencing a term of office; requires the terms of all state university board members to commence on February 1. - Amends TCA Title 49.
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Senate • Apr 13, 2026: Sponsor(s) Added.
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Feb 18, 2026, House
HOUSE HIGHER EDUCATION SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Education Committee 2/18/2026 Passed
YES: 5
NO: 0
OTHER: 0
YES: 5

    NO: 0

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

        NO: 0

          OTHER: 0
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          Mar 25, 2026, House
          HOUSE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee 3/25/2026 Passed
          YES: 12
          NO: 4
          OTHER: 2
          YES: 12

            NO: 4

              NOT VOTING: 2

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              Apr 02, 2026, House
              HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE: H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/2/2026 3/26/2026 (2)
              YES: 0
              NO: 0
              OTHER: 0
              YES: 0

                NO: 0

                  OTHER: 0
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                  Apr 06, 2026, House
                  FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO ADOPT AMENDMENT # 2 BY SLATER PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/6/2026 Passed
                  YES: 88
                  NO: 6
                  OTHER: 0
                  YES: 88

                    NO: 6

                      OTHER: 0
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                      Apr 06, 2026, House
                      FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 2 BY SLATER PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/6/2026 Passed
                      YES: 80
                      NO: 11
                      OTHER: 0
                      YES: 80

                        NO: 11

                          OTHER: 0
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                          Apr 06, 2026, House
                          FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/6/2026 Passed (1)
                          YES: 80
                          NO: 10
                          OTHER: 2
                          YES: 80

                            NO: 10

                              NOT VOTING: 2

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                              Apr 13, 2026, Senate
                              FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration 4/13/2026 Passed (1)
                              YES: 25
                              NO: 6
                              OTHER: 0
                              YES: 25

                                NO: 6

                                  OTHER: 0
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                                  Actions
                                  • Apr 13, 2026 | Senate
                                    • Companion House Bill substituted
                                    • Sponsor(s) Added.
                                  • Apr 10, 2026 | Senate
                                    • Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/13/2026
                                  • Apr 06, 2026 | Senate
                                    • Senate Reset on calendar for 4/13/2026
                                    • Sponsor(s) Added.
                                  • Apr 02, 2026 | Senate
                                    • Senate Reset on calendar for 4/6/2026
                                    • Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/6/2026
                                  • Mar 31, 2026 | Senate
                                    • Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/2/2026
                                  • Mar 26, 2026 | Senate
                                    • Senate Reset on calendar for 4/2/2026
                                  • Mar 24, 2026 | Senate
                                    • Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/26/2026
                                  • Mar 18, 2026 | Senate
                                    • Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0
                                  • Mar 12, 2026 | Senate
                                    • Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/18/2026
                                  • Mar 11, 2026 | Senate
                                    • Action deferred in Senate Education Committee to 3/18/2026
                                  • Mar 05, 2026 | Senate
                                    • Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/11/2026
                                  • Jan 21, 2026 | Senate
                                    • Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
                                  • Jan 15, 2026 | Senate
                                    • Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
                                  • Jan 14, 2026 | Senate
                                    • Filed for introduction
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