SB 2139 Education - As enacted, revises the requirements for electronic participation in school board meetings under certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Title 49.
Latest: Apr 27, 2026 · Pub. Ch. 852
What it means
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How they voted
House: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/9/2026 Passed
87 yes · 2 no
Apr 9, 2026 · Result: pass
House: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/9/2026 Passed
87 yes · 2 no
| Party | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 18 | – |
| Republican | 69 | 2 |
How each member voted (89)
Party shown is each member's current party in our records. Official vote record
3 committee, procedural and amendment votes
Senate: FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Concur House Amendment # 2 4/13/2026 Passed
32 yes · 0 no
Apr 13, 2026 · Result: pass
Senate: FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Concur House Amendment # 2 4/13/2026 Passed
32 yes · 0 no
| Party | Yes |
|---|---|
| Democratic | 7 |
| Republican | 25 |
How each member voted (32)
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Senate: FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/23/2026 Passed
28 yes · 1 no
Mar 23, 2026 · Result: pass
Senate: FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/23/2026 Passed
28 yes · 1 no
| Party | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 6 | – |
| Republican | 22 | 1 |
How each member voted (29)
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Senate: SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 6, Nays 3 PNV 0 3/11/2026 Passed
6 yes · 3 no
Mar 11, 2026 · Result: pass
Senate: SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 6, Nays 3 PNV 0 3/11/2026 Passed
6 yes · 3 no
| Party | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 1 | – |
| Republican | 5 | 3 |
How each member voted (9)
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Where it stands
Feb 2, 2026 · Senate
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Feb 5, 2026 · Senate
Sent to committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
Mar 23, 2026 · Senate
Passed Senate
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 28, Nays 1
Apr 9, 2026 · House
Passed House
Passed H., as am., Ayes 87, Nays 2, PNV 0
Apr 13, 2026 · Senate
Passed Senate
Concurred, Ayes 32, Nays 0 (Amendment 2 - HA0910)
Apr 16, 2026 · House
Passed House
Signed by H. Speaker
Apr 16, 2026 · Senate
Passed Senate
Signed by Senate Speaker
Apr 27, 2026 · Senate
Became law
Signed by Governor.
Full official history (24 actions)
- Jan 23, 2026SenateFiled for introduction
- Feb 2, 2026SenateIntroduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Feb 5, 2026SenatePassed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
- Mar 5, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/11/2026
- Mar 11, 2026SenateRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 6, Nays 3 PNV 0
- Mar 20, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/23/2026
- Mar 23, 2026SenatePassed Senate as amended, Ayes 28, Nays 1
- Mar 23, 2026SenateSenate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0690)
- Mar 23, 2026SenateSponsor(s) Added.
- Mar 23, 2026SenateEngrossed; ready for transmission to House
- Mar 26, 2026HouseRcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
- Apr 9, 2026HouseSubst. for comp. HB.
- Apr 9, 2026HouseAm. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0909)
- Apr 9, 2026HousePassed H., as am., Ayes 87, Nays 2, PNV 0
- Apr 9, 2026HouseH. adopted am. (Amendment 2 - HA0910)
- Apr 10, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Message Calendar for 4/13/2026
- Apr 13, 2026SenateConcurred, Ayes 32, Nays 0 (Amendment 2 - HA0910)
- Apr 15, 2026SenateEnrolled and ready for signatures
- Apr 16, 2026HouseSigned by H. Speaker
- Apr 16, 2026SenateSigned by Senate Speaker
- Apr 17, 2026SenateTransmitted to Governor for action.
- Apr 27, 2026SenateSigned by Governor.
- May 5, 2026Effective date(s) 04/27/2026
- May 5, 2026Pub. Ch. 852
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