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IntroducedJan 22, 2026
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Passed Senate
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Passed House
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Tennessee Senate Bill
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 • Feb 05, 2026: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Government Operations Committee
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- 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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