Bill Sponsors: TN SB0008 | 2013-2014 | 108th General Assembly
Bill Title: As introduced, enacts the "Higher Education Equality Act" to prevent institutions of higher education from granting preferences based on race, gender or ethnicity to students, employees or contractors. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 14; Title 49, Chapter 50; Title 49, Chapter 7; Title 49, Chapter 8 and Title 49, Chapter 9.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: (Failed) 2013-02-27 - Failed to pass, Ayes 4, Nays 2, PNV 3 [SB0008 Detail]
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [PDF]
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: (Failed) 2013-02-27 - Failed to pass, Ayes 4, Nays 2, PNV 3 [SB0008 Detail]
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [PDF]
Sponsors
| Name | Type | Sponsorship | District | Financial | Encyclopedia | Biography |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senator Jim Summerville [R] | Primary | Sponsored Bills | SD-025 | FollowTheMoney | Ballotpedia | VoteSmart |
| Representative Dennis Powers [R] | Primary | Sponsored Bills | HD-036 | FollowTheMoney | Ballotpedia | VoteSmart |
