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SB2072Introduced in the Senate

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 49 and Title 67, relative to education.

Passed

Introduced by Bo Watson, District 11

What does this bill do?

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Official description

As enacted, enacts the "Better Spending, Better Schools Act of 2026." - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 49 and Title 67.

Where it stands

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1007

May 26, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: SENATE FINANCE, WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee · April 21, 2026

9

Yes

2

No

0

Absent or Not Voting

11 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

See how each senator voted

SenatorDistrictVote
Bo Watson11Yes
Ken Yager12Yes
Ferrell Haile18Yes
Jeff Yarbro21No
Bill Powers22Yes
John Stevens24Yes
Page Walley26Yes
Jack Johnson27Yes
Joseph Hensley28Yes
Paul Rose32Yes

Bill history

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

  3. Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee

  4. Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/4/2026

  5. Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 1

  6. Sponsor(s) Added.

  7. Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/20/2026

  8. Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026

  9. Sponsor(s) Added.

  10. Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026

  11. Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee

  12. Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/22/2026

  13. Companion House Bill substituted

  14. Sponsor(s) Added.

  15. Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1007

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