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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Vetoed
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Slater | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Vetoed by Governor.
- Transmitted to Governor for his action.
- Signed by Senate Speaker
- Signed by H. Speaker
- Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
- Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
- Amendment withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - SA0807)
- Passed Senate, Ayes 25, Nays 6
- Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA1038)
- H. adopted am. (Amendment 2 - HA1042)
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Passed H., as am., Ayes 80, Nays 10, PNV 2
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