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SB 101

Sunset Laws - As enacted, extends the Tennessee Technological University, board of trustees, to June 30, 2030. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 49, Chapter 8.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Ed Jackson

SB 101 extends Tennessee Technological University's board of trustees authority until June 30, 2030, preventing automatic sunset dissolution of the governing body.

Pub. Ch. 242
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Bill Summary · SB 101

Legislative bill overview

SB 101 extends the sunset date for Tennessee Technological University's board of trustees from an earlier expiration date to June 30, 2030. This prevents the automatic dissolution or restructuring of the university's governing body that would have occurred under Tennessee's sunset law provisions. The bill modifies sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated related to general governance and higher education.

Why is this important

Sunset laws require periodic legislative review of agencies and boards, forcing deliberate decisions about their continuation rather than allowing indefinite operation. By extending TTU's board authority, the legislature signals confidence in the institution's governance while maintaining the sunset mechanism—meaning another review and reauthorization will be required by 2030. This affects TTU's operational stability and strategic planning for the next five years.

Potential points of contention

  • Sunset law purpose: Critics may argue that extending sunset dates without substantive review undermines the intended accountability mechanism of sunset provisions
  • Selective reauthorization: Questions about whether TTU received special treatment compared to other boards or if this represents routine reauthorization of all major university boards
  • Lack of performance conditions: The extension appears unconditional, with no requirements tied to institutional performance metrics or accountability measures that could accompany reauthorization

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

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