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

HB 1882: 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.

Vetoed Last action May 1, 2026: Vetoed by Governor.

Plain-language summary

HB 1882 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: William Slater (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 1, 2026): Vetoed by Governor.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: William Slater (Republican).