Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 1833: Education, Higher - As enacted, divides the appointing authority for the nine voting members of the Tennessee higher education commission among the governor, the speaker of the senate, and the speaker of the house of representatives equally; establishes various tuition and fee limitations and requirements for public institutions of higher education. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 14; Title 49, Chapter 7; Title 49, Chapter 8 and Title 49, Chapter 9.

In committee Last action May 1, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 799

Plain-language summary

HB 1833 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Education, Higher - As enacted, divides the appointing authority for the nine voting members of the Tennessee higher education commission among the governor, the speaker of the senate, and the speaker of the house of representatives equally; establishes various tuition and fee limitations and requirements for public institutions of higher education. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 14; Title 49, Chapter 7; Title 49, Chapter 8 and Title 49, Chapter 9. Primary sponsor: Scott Cepicky (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 1, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 799.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Scott Cepicky (Republican).