SB 1713 State Government - As enacted, requires either the executive head or president of each public institution of higher education, or the chief executive head of any of its campuses to submit an annual attestation of compliance to the comptroller of the treasury no later than January 1, 2027, and each January 1 thereafter, that such entity has not implemented a discriminatory preference to increase diversity, equity, or inclusion; authorizes the attorney general to make certain related investigations. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 49.
Latest: May 22, 2026 · Pub. Ch. 1083
What it means
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How they voted
House: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/21/2026 Passed
66 yes · 20 no · 1 other
Apr 21, 2026 · Result: pass
House: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/21/2026 Passed
66 yes · 20 no · 1 other
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | – | 20 | – |
| Republican | 66 | – | 1 |
How each member voted (87)
Party shown is each member's current party in our records. Official vote record
4 committee, procedural and amendment votes
Senate: FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Concur House Amendment # 2 4/22/2026 Passed
26 yes · 5 no
Apr 22, 2026 · Result: pass
Senate: FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Concur House Amendment # 2 4/22/2026 Passed
26 yes · 5 no
| Party | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 1 | 5 |
| Republican | 25 | – |
How each member voted (31)
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House: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PREVIOUS QUESTION AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/21/2026 Passed
63 yes · 23 no
Apr 21, 2026 · Result: pass
House: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PREVIOUS QUESTION AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/21/2026 Passed
63 yes · 23 no
| Party | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 1 | 19 |
| Republican | 62 | 4 |
How each member voted (86)
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Senate: FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/12/2026 Passed
27 yes · 6 no
Mar 12, 2026 · Result: pass
Senate: FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/12/2026 Passed
27 yes · 6 no
| Party | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 1 | 6 |
| Republican | 26 | – |
How each member voted (33)
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Senate: SENATE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 3/3/2026 Passed
6 yes · 2 no
Mar 3, 2026 · Result: pass
Senate: SENATE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 3/3/2026 Passed
6 yes · 2 no
| Party | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | – | 2 |
| Republican | 6 | – |
How each member voted (8)
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Where it stands
Jan 21, 2026 · Senate
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Jan 22, 2026 · Senate
Sent to committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Mar 12, 2026 · Senate
Passed Senate
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 27, Nays 6
Apr 21, 2026 · House
Passed House
Passed H., as am., Ayes 66, Nays 20, PNV 1
Apr 22, 2026 · Senate
Passed Senate
Concurred, Ayes 26, Nays 5 (Amendment 2 - HA1028)
Apr 30, 2026 · Senate
Passed Senate
Signed by Senate Speaker
May 7, 2026 · House
Passed House
Signed by H. Speaker
May 22, 2026 · Senate
Became law
Signed by Governor.
Full official history (25 actions)
- Jan 15, 2026SenateFiled for introduction
- Jan 21, 2026SenateIntroduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Jan 22, 2026SenatePassed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
- Feb 24, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/3/2026
- Mar 3, 2026SenateRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 6, Nays 2 PNV 0
- Mar 10, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/12/2026
- Mar 12, 2026SenatePassed Senate as amended, Ayes 27, Nays 6
- Mar 12, 2026SenateSponsor(s) Added.
- Mar 12, 2026SenateSenate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0549)
- Mar 12, 2026SenateEngrossed; ready for transmission to House
- Mar 16, 2026HouseRcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
- Apr 21, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Message Calendar for 4/22/2026
- Apr 21, 2026HouseH. adopted am. (Amendment 2 - HA1028)
- Apr 21, 2026HousePassed H., as am., Ayes 66, Nays 20, PNV 1
- Apr 21, 2026HouseSubst. for comp. HB.
- Apr 21, 2026HouseAm. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA1027)
- Apr 22, 2026SenateConcurred, Ayes 26, Nays 5 (Amendment 2 - HA1028)
- Apr 24, 2026SenateSponsor(s) Added.
- Apr 30, 2026SenateSigned by Senate Speaker
- Apr 30, 2026SenateEnrolled and ready for signatures
- May 7, 2026HouseSigned by H. Speaker
- May 11, 2026SenateTransmitted to Governor for action.
- May 22, 2026SenateSigned by Governor.
- May 27, 2026Effective date(s) 05/22/2026
- May 27, 2026Pub. Ch. 1083
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