SB 1547 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Sunset Laws - As enacted, extends the state university and community college system, board of regents to June 30, 2030. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 49, Chapter 8.

SB 1547 extends the existence of Tennessee's state university and community college system board of regents until June 30, 2030, preventing its automatic termination under sunset provisions. The bill amends Tennessee Code Sections 4-29-247 and 4-29-251 to update the board's statutory reference and remove an outdated subdivision. This procedural change directly affects the board's governance structure by ensuring its continued operation without requiring new legislation before 2030. The bill does not alter educational policies or funding but maintains the board's legal authority to oversee public higher education systems.
Bill status in committee 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Mar 16, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Feb 9, 2026

How they voted

32–0
Passed
Total votes 32
Feb 9, 2026
D Democratic6
6 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican26
26 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
10
Key actions
1
Committee
4
Feb 9, 2026
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (32-0)
Feb 4, 2026
House · Reported by committee
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Jan 28, 2026
House · Reported by committee
Placed on Senate Government Operations Committee calendar for 2/4/2026
Jan 21, 2026
House · Reported by committee
Placed on Senate Government Operations Committee calendar for 1/28/2026
Jan 14, 2026
Senate · Referred to committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Government Operations Committee
Jan 13, 2026
House · Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Ed Jackson
Ed Jackson
RRepublican
TN
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