Bill > SB0913

This bill amends Tennessee law to expand restrictions on who can serve on state university boards by prohibiting individuals from simultaneously serving on governing boards of multiple higher education institutions. Specifically, the bill modifies existing law to prevent board members who are currently serving on another institution's governing body from continuing to serve on a state university board. If a board member is serving on multiple higher education governing boards when the law takes effect, their seat on the state university board will be automatically vacated, and the appropriate appointing authority will be required to fill the vacant seat for the remainder of the term. The legislation appears designed to prevent potential conflicts of interest and ensure more focused governance by preventing individuals from serving on multiple higher education governing boards simultaneously. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law, as determined by the Tennessee General Assembly.