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TN SB1649
TN SB1649AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to state university boards.
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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
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.
AI Summary
This bill requires that any individuals appointed by the governor to serve on a state university board in Tennessee must first be confirmed by a joint resolution of both the state senate and house of representatives before they can begin their term. Additionally, all new terms for members of these university boards will now start on February 1st, and existing members' terms will be adjusted to align with this new February 1st start date, with their current terms being extended to the January 31st immediately preceding the new February 1st start date. This change applies to all state university boards, including a specific mention of Tennessee State University.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee (on 01/21/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1649&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB1649 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB1649.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1649.pdf |
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