Sunset Laws - As enacted, extends the Tennessee higher education commission to June 30, 2030. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 49, Chapter 7, Part 2.
SB 1555 extends the existence of the Tennessee Higher Education Commission until June 30, 2030, by amending Tennessee Code Annotated sections 4-29-247 and 4-29-251. It removes an outdated reference (subdivision (61)) and adds a new definition clarifying the commission's role under Title 49. This procedural bill directly affects the commission's legal standing but does not change its functions or higher education policies. The extension ensures the commission continues operating without needing new legislation before 2030.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Mar 16, 2026
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Total actions
9
Key actions
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Committee
4
Feb 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Jan 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Government Operations Committee calendar for 2/4/2026
lower
Jan 21, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Government Operations Committee calendar for 1/28/2026
lower
Jan 14, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Government Operations Committee
upper
Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ed Jackson
RRepublican
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