SB 1547 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Sunset Laws - As enacted, extends the state university and community college system, board of regents to June 30, 2030. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 49, Chapter 8.

SB 1547 extends the existence of Tennessee's state university and community college system board of regents until June 30, 2030, preventing its automatic termination under sunset provisions. The bill amends Tennessee Code Sections 4-29-247 and 4-29-251 to update the board's statutory reference and remove an outdated subdivision. This procedural change directly affects the board's governance structure by ensuring its continued operation without requiring new legislation before 2030. The bill does not alter educational policies or funding but maintains the board's legal authority to oversee public higher education systems.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Mar 16, 2026
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Committee
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Feb 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Jan 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Government Operations Committee calendar for 2/4/2026
lower
Jan 21, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Government Operations Committee calendar for 1/28/2026
lower
Jan 14, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Government Operations Committee
upper
Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Ed Jackson
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