HB 1618 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

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.

HB 1618 extends the term of the Tennessee State University Board of Trustees until June 30, 2029. The bill amends Tennessee Code Sections 4-29-247 and 4-29-250 to update the board's legal term and remove an outdated reference. This change directly affects the governance structure of Tennessee State University by ensuring continuity for its board members. The bill does not alter university operations, funding, or academic policies.

Bill status in committee 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Apr 2026

House Passage

Apr 2026

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Last action Apr 28, 2026

Floor votes · House Apr 6, 2026

How they voted

90–0

Passed · 2 other

Total votes 92

Apr 6, 2026

D Democratic21

19 Yea 2

90% Yea

R Republican71

71 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Apr 6, 2026

House · Passed

House Vote: pass (90-0-2)

Apr 1, 2026

House · Reported by committee

Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/2/2026

Mar 30, 2026

House · Reported by committee

Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee

Mar 25, 2026

House · Reported by committee

Placed on cal. Government Operations Committee for 3/30/2026

Mar 9, 2026

House · Reported by committee

Taken off notice for cal. in Government Operations Committee

Mar 4, 2026

House · Reported by committee

Placed on cal. Government Operations Committee for 3/9/2026

Jan 21, 2026

House · Referred to committee

P2C, ref. to Government Operations Committee

Jan 15, 2026

House · Introduced

Intro., P1C.

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors