Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 1849: Local Education Agencies - As introduced, authorizes counties and cities to create by majority vote of the local legislative body the elected office of school superintendent. - Amends TCA Title 2 and Title 49.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1849 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Local Education Agencies - As introduced, authorizes counties and cities to create by majority vote of the local legislative body the elected office of school superintendent. - Amends TCA Title 2 and Title 49. Primary sponsor: Ed Butler (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 17, 2026): Taken off notice for cal. in Education Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ed Butler | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Taken off notice for cal. in Education Committee
- Placed on cal. Education Committee for 2/17/2026
- Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Education Committee
- Placed on s/c cal Education Administration Subcommittee for 2/10/2026
- P2C, ref. to Education Committee
- Assigned to s/c Education Administration Subcommittee
- Intro., P1C.
- Filed for introduction