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

SB 2079: 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.

Enacted Last action May 1, 2026: Pub. Ch. 799

Plain-language summary

SB 2079 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 22, 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: Bo Watson (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 1, 2026): Pub. Ch. 799.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Bo Watson (Republican).