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TN SB1021

TN SB1021
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 14; Title 49, Chapter 7; Title 49, Chapter 8 and Title 49, Chapter 9, relative to higher education.


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Introduced
02/05/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
03/16/2026
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, adds the general assembly to the list of entities that each public institution of higher education must submit its annual foreign gifts and contracts disclosure report. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 14; Title 49, Chapter 7; Title 49, Chapter 8 and Title 49, Chapter 9.

AI Summary

This bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated to require public higher education institutions to submit their annual foreign gifts and contracts disclosure report not only to existing entities like the department of safety, but also to the general assembly. Specifically, the bill modifies Section 49-7-1804(f) by adding the general assembly to the list of entities that must receive these reports. Foreign gifts and contracts disclosures are important transparency measures that help track potential foreign influence or funding in higher education institutions. The change means that the Tennessee state legislature will now directly receive these annual reports, allowing for more direct legislative oversight of foreign funding sources at public colleges and universities in the state. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law, as stated in Section 2, with the justification that it serves the public welfare.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk. (on 03/19/2026)

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