Tennessee Senate · Feb 18, 2026
SENATE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment, refer to Senate Education Committee 2/18/2026 Passed
Result: pass
SB 2079: Education, Higher - As enacted, divides the appointing authority for the nine voting members of the Tennessee higher education commission among the governor, the speaker of the senate, and the speaker of the house of representatives equally; establishes various tuition and fee limitations and requirements for public institutions of higher education. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 14; Title 49, Chapter 7; Title 49, Chapter 8 and Title 49, Chapter 9.
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.
Totals
| Yea | Not voting | Nay | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Republican | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 7 | 2 | 0 |
Party rows count only voters matched to a legislator.
All voters
| Legislator | Position |
|---|---|
| Janice Bowling(Republican) | Yea |
| Rusty Crowe(Republican) | Yea |
| Tom Hatcher(Republican) | Yea |
| Ed Jackson(Republican) | Yea |
| Sara Kyle(Democratic) | Not voting |
| Charlane Oliver(Democratic) | Not voting |
| Paul Rose(Republican) | Yea |
| Jessie Seal(Republican) | Yea |
| Steve Southerland(Republican) | Yea |