Sunset Laws - As enacted, extends the Tennessee State University, board of trustees to June 30, 2029. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 49, Chapter 8.
HB 1618 extends the term of the Tennessee State University Board of Trustees until June 30, 2029. The bill amends Tennessee Code Sections 4-29-247 and 4-29-250 to update the board's legal term and remove an outdated reference. This change directly affects the governance structure of Tennessee State University by ensuring continuity for its board members. The bill does not alter university operations, funding, or academic policies.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 15, 2026
Last action Apr 28, 2026
Floor votes
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No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
11
Key actions
5
Committee
6
Apr 1, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/2/2026
lower
Mar 30, 2026
Lower · Passed
Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
lower
Mar 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Government Operations Committee for 3/30/2026
lower
Mar 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
Taken off notice for cal. in Government Operations Committee
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Government Operations Committee for 3/9/2026
lower
Jan 21, 2026
Committee
P2C, ref. to Government Operations Committee
lower
Jan 15, 2026
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Justin Lafferty
RRepublican
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