TN SB1578 | 2015-2016 | 109th General Assembly

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: Introduced on January 13 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-02-17 - Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 0 PNV 0
Pending: Senate Calendar Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #2) [PDF]

Summary

As introduced, extends from three years to 10 years the time in which a veteran must enroll in a public institution of higher education after discharge to be exempt from paying out-of-state tuition or fees. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 7, Part 13.

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Title

As introduced, extends from three years to 10 years the time in which a veteran must enroll in a public institution of higher education after discharge to be exempt from paying out-of-state tuition or fees. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 7, Part 13.

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History

DateChamberAction
2016-02-17SenateRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 0 PNV 0
2016-02-10SenatePlaced on Senate Education Committee calendar for 2/17/2016
2016-02-10SenateAssigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Education Committee
2016-02-04SenatePlaced on Senate Education Committee calendar for 2/10/2016
2016-02-03SenateSponsor(s) Added.
2016-02-03SenateAction deferred in Senate Education Committee to 2/10/2016
2016-01-27SenatePlaced on Senate Education Committee calendar for 2/3/2016
2016-01-20SenatePassed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
2016-01-14SenateIntroduced, Passed on First Consideration
2016-01-13SenateFiled for introduction

Same As/Similar To

HB1482 (Crossfiled) 2016-02-23 - Sponsor(s) Added.

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