HB2129Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 9 and Title 49, relative to pre-kindergarten.
Introduced by Rebecca Alexander, District 7
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As enacted, requires TACIR, with the assistance of relevant state agencies, to conduct a comprehensive study on public school administered early childhood education programs in this state. - Amends TCA Title 9 and Title 49.
Where it stands
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 976
May 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: HOUSE FINANCE, WAYS, AND MEANS SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee · April 15, 2026
12
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
12 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Tim Hicks | 6 | Yes |
| Gary Hicks | 9 | Yes |
| Jason Zachary | 14 | Yes |
| Mark Cochran | 23 | Yes |
| Ryan Williams | 42 | Yes |
| Lee Reeves | 65 | Yes |
| Kip Capley | 71 | Yes |
| Johnny Shaw | 80 | Yes |
| Jesse Chism | 85 | Yes |
| Ron Gant | 94 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.
Ref. to Education Committee
Assigned to s/c K-12 Subcommittee
Placed on s/c cal K-12 Subcommittee for 3/10/2026
Action Def. in s/c K-12 Subcommittee to 3/17/2026
Placed on s/c cal K-12 Subcommittee for 3/17/2026
Action Def. in s/c K-12 Subcommittee to 3/24/2026
Placed on s/c cal K-12 Subcommittee for 3/24/2026
Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Education Committee
Placed on cal. Education Committee for 3/31/2026
Sponsor(s) Added.
Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
Assigned to s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee
Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/8/2026
Action Def. in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee to the TACIR Calendar
Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2026
Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on cal. Finance, Ways, and Means Committee for 4/15/2026
Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/16/2026
Sponsor(s) Added.
H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/20/2026
Comp. SB subst.
Sponsor(s) Added.
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 976
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