Tennessee Senate · Mar 11, 2026
SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 3/11/2026 Passed (1)
Result: pass
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.
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:04 AM.
Totals
| Yea | Not voting | Nay | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Republican | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 8 | 1 | 0 |
Party rows count only voters matched to a legislator.
All voters
| Legislator | Position |
|---|---|
| Raumesh Akbari(Democratic) | Not voting |
| Rusty Crowe(Republican) | Yea |
| Ferrell Haile(Republican) | Yea |
| Joey Hensley(Republican) | Yea |
| Adam Lowe(Republican) | Yea |
| Mark Pody(Republican) | Yea |
| Dennis Powers(Republican) | Yea |
| Kerry Roberts(Republican) | Yea |
| Mark White(Republican) | Yea |