TennesseeIn committee114th General Assembly
SB 2259 Education, Higher - As enacted, requires the board of regents, state university boards, and the board of trustees for the University of Tennessee system to adopt and implement policies that clearly distinguish between tenure decisions and disciplinary actions for faculty members. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 7; Title 49, Chapter 8 and Title 49, Chapter 9.
Latest: Feb 5, 2026 · Comp. became Pub. Ch. 761
What it means
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How they voted
1 committee, procedural and amendment vote
Senate: SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 3/11/2026 Passed
8 yes · 0 no · 1 other
Mar 11, 2026 · Result: pass
Senate: SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 3/11/2026 Passed
8 yes · 0 no · 1 other
| Party | Yes | Not voting |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | – | 1 |
| Republican | 8 | – |
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
Full official history (12 actions)
- Feb 2, 2026SenateIntroduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Feb 2, 2026SenateFiled for introduction
- Feb 5, 2026SenatePassed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
- Feb 11, 2026SenateSponsor(s) Added.
- Feb 26, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/4/2026
- Mar 4, 2026SenateReset on Final calendar of Senate Education Committee
- Mar 5, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/11/2026
- Mar 11, 2026SenateRecommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
- Mar 20, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/23/2026
- Mar 23, 2026SenateSponsor(s) Added.
- Mar 23, 2026SenateCompanion House Bill substituted
- Apr 27, 2026Comp. became Pub. Ch. 761
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