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SB 570

Education, Higher - As introduced, deletes an obsolete requirement for the University of Memphis and certain other collaborators on the Memphis Research Consortium to provide a progress report to the general assembly. - Amends TCA Title 3; Title 4; Title 8; Title 9; Title 11; Title 12; Title 49; Title 58; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 71.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Paul Rose

Tennessee bill eliminates defunct University of Memphis Memphis Research Consortium progress reporting requirement to state legislature.

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 570

Legislative bill overview

SB 570 removes an outdated requirement for the University of Memphis and Memphis Research Consortium collaborators to submit progress reports to the Tennessee General Assembly. The bill amends multiple sections of Tennessee Code Annotated to eliminate this reporting obligation.

Why is this important

This bill represents routine legislative housekeeping by eliminating compliance requirements that are no longer necessary or applicable. Removing obsolete reporting mandates can reduce administrative burden on institutions, though the real-world impact is minimal since the requirement was already outdated.

Potential points of contention

  • Transparency concerns: Eliminating reporting requirements could reduce oversight of the Memphis Research Consortium's activities and public accountability, though supporters argue the requirement was already obsolete
  • Scope of amendments: The bill amends 10 different Tennessee Code titles without clear explanation of all changes, making it difficult to assess full legislative impact
  • Clarity on rationale: The bill provides limited detail on why this specific reporting requirement became obsolete or whether other related reporting obligations remain in effect

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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