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

SB 1649: 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.

In committee Last action April 13, 2026: Companion House Bill substituted

Plain-language summary

SB 1649 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 14, 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: Adam Lowe (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Companion House Bill substituted.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Adam Lowe (Republican).