TN SB 1649
died on adjournmentState Universities - 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.
Tennessee · 114S1 · upper
Quick answers
Did TN SB 1649 pass?
No. TN SB 1649 died when the 114S1 session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-04-13): Companion House Bill substituted
What is TN SB 1649 about?
TN SB 1649 is a bill in the 114S1 titled “State Universities - 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.”.
Who sponsors TN SB 1649?
Lowe is the primary sponsor of TN SB 1649.
- Introduced
- 2026-01-15
- Latest action
- 2026-04-13 — Companion House Bill substituted
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Subjects
Sponsors
- Loweprimary
Committees
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Action timeline
2026-01-14
Filed for introduction
filing
2026-01-15
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
introduction
2026-01-21
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
referral-committee
2026-03-05
Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/11/2026
2026-03-11
Action deferred in Senate Education Committee to 3/18/2026
2026-03-12
Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/18/2026
2026-03-18
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0
2026-03-24
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/26/2026
2026-03-26
Senate Reset on calendar for 4/2/2026
2026-03-31
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/2/2026
2026-04-02
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/6/2026
2026-04-02
Senate Reset on calendar for 4/6/2026
2026-04-06
Sponsor(s) Added.
sponsorship
2026-04-06
Senate Reset on calendar for 4/13/2026
2026-04-10
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/13/2026
2026-04-13
Sponsor(s) Added.
sponsorship
2026-04-13
Companion House Bill substituted
substitution
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Votes
SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0 3/18/2026 Passed (1)
2026-03-18 · pass · 8-0
Related bills
- Companion bill: HB 1882
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