SB 2072
  • Introduced
    Jan 22, 2026
  • Passed Senate
  • Passed House
  • Became Law
SB 2072
Tennessee Senate Bill
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Education - As enacted, enacts the "Better Spending, Better Schools Act of 2026." - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 49 and Title 67. Companion bill has been assigned Public Chapter Number 1007 by the Secretary of State.
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executive • May 26, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1007
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Mar 03, 2026, House
HOUSE K-12 SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Education Committee 3/3/2026 Passed (6)
YES: 8
NO: 0
OTHER: 0
YES: 8

    NO: 0

      OTHER: 0
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      Mar 04, 2026, Senate
      SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 1 3/4/2026 Passed (3)
      YES: 8
      NO: 0
      OTHER: 1
      YES: 8

        NO: 0

          NOT VOTING: 1

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          Mar 10, 2026, House
          HOUSE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee 3/10/2026 Passed (5)
          YES: 18
          NO: 1
          OTHER: 0
          YES: 18

            NO: 1

              OTHER: 0
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              Apr 15, 2026, House
              HOUSE FINANCE, WAYS, AND MEANS COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee 4/15/2026 Passed (3)
              YES: 27
              NO: 0
              OTHER: 0
              YES: 27

                NO: 0

                  OTHER: 0
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                  Apr 15, 2026, House
                  HOUSE FINANCE, WAYS, AND MEANS SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee 4/15/2026 Passed (4)
                  YES: 13
                  NO: 0
                  OTHER: 0
                  YES: 13

                    NO: 0

                      OTHER: 0
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                      Apr 20, 2026, House
                      HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE: H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/20/2026 4/16/2026 (2)
                      YES: 0
                      NO: 0
                      OTHER: 0
                      YES: 0

                        NO: 0

                          OTHER: 0
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                          Apr 21, 2026, House
                          FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/21/2026 Passed (1)
                          YES: 86
                          NO: 4
                          OTHER: 0
                          YES: 86

                            NO: 4

                              OTHER: 0
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                              Apr 21, 2026, House
                              FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO ADOPT AMENDMENT # 2 BY JOHNSON PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/21/2026 Failed
                              YES: 21
                              NO: 70
                              OTHER: 0
                              YES: 21

                                NO: 70

                                  OTHER: 0
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                                  Apr 21, 2026, Senate
                                  SENATE FINANCE, WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 4/21/2026 Passed (2)
                                  YES: 9
                                  NO: 2
                                  OTHER: 0
                                  YES: 9

                                    NO: 2

                                      OTHER: 0
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                                      Apr 22, 2026, Senate
                                      FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration 4/22/2026 Passed (1)
                                      YES: 25
                                      NO: 6
                                      OTHER: 0
                                      YES: 25

                                        NO: 6

                                          OTHER: 0
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                                          • May 26, 2026 | executive
                                            • Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1007
                                          • Apr 24, 2026 | Senate
                                            • Sponsor(s) Added.
                                          • Apr 22, 2026 | Senate
                                            • Companion House Bill substituted
                                          • Apr 21, 2026 | Senate
                                            • Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
                                            • Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/22/2026
                                          • Apr 20, 2026 | Senate
                                            • Sponsor(s) Added.
                                            • Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
                                          • Apr 14, 2026 | Senate
                                            • Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/20/2026
                                            • Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
                                          • Mar 17, 2026 | Senate
                                            • Sponsor(s) Added.
                                          • Mar 04, 2026 | Senate
                                            • Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 1
                                          • Feb 26, 2026 | Senate
                                            • Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/4/2026
                                          • Feb 05, 2026 | Senate
                                            • Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
                                          • Feb 02, 2026 | Senate
                                            • Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
                                          • Jan 22, 2026 | Senate
                                            • Filed for introduction
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