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.
SB 1561 extends the term of the Tennessee State University Board of Trustees until June 30, 2029, by amending Tennessee Code Annotated Sections 4-29-247 and 4-29-250. This bill directly affects the board members who govern Tennessee State University, removing an automatic expiration date and providing continued oversight. The key mechanism involves updating the legal code to specify the new termination date for the board's authority. The bill does not alter university operations or funding but ensures continuity in leadership. (Note: The bill is currently pending in the Senate committee process as of the provided actions.)
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Signed Apr 23, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
20
Key actions
8
Committee
4
Apr 23, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 6, 2026
Lower · Passed
Passed H., Ayes 90, Nays 0, PNV 2
lower
Feb 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
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
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ed Jackson
RRepublican
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