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TN HB1882

TN HB1882
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to state university boards.


summary

Introduced
01/21/2026
In Committee
03/25/2026
Crossed Over
04/06/2026
Passed
04/14/2026
Dead
Vetoed
05/01/2026

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
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, including Tennessee State University, must first be confirmed by a joint resolution of both the Tennessee Senate and House of Representatives before they can officially begin their term. Additionally, the bill mandates that all terms for state university board members will now commence on February 1st, and existing members' terms will be adjusted to align with this new start date, extending them to the following January 31st if necessary.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Vetoed by Governor. (on 05/01/2026)

Bill Topics

Education
  • ‐ Higher Education
Government Operations
  • ‐ Appointments and Nominations

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1882&ga=114 01/21/2026
Amendment 2-0 to HB1882 https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA1042.pdf 04/06/2026
Amendment 1-0 to HB1882 https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA1038.pdf 04/06/2026
Amendment 1-0 to SB1649 https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0807.pdf 03/19/2026
Fiscal Memo for SA0807 (15807) https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM2714.pdf 03/19/2026
BillText https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1882.pdf 01/21/2026
Fiscal Note - SB1649 https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB1649.pdf 01/21/2026
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