Tennessee House · Mar 4, 2026
HOUSE HIGHER EDUCATION SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Education Committee 3/4/2026 Passed
Result: pass
HB 291: Education, Higher - As introduced, requires the institute of American civics at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, to develop materials and curricula for a course in a baccalaureate degree program including American government or American history; requires each student enrolled in a public institution of higher education to complete a course of instruction that includes such curricula prior to the student obtaining a baccalaureate degree. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 7; Title 49, Chapter 8 and Title 49, Chapter 9.
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:19 PM.
Totals
| Yea | Nay | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 1 | 0 |
| Republican | 5 | 0 |
| Total | 6 | 0 |
Party rows count only voters matched to a legislator.
All voters
| Legislator | Position |
|---|---|
| Charlie Baum(Republican) | Yea |
| Ronnie Glynn(Democratic) | Yea |
| Kirk Haston(Republican) | Yea |
| Renea Jones(Republican) | Yea |
| Kevin Raper(Republican) | Yea |
| Robert Stevens(Republican) | Yea |