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]

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Voting Records

Chamber	Vote	Date	Yea	Nay	NV	Abs	Total	Result	Source	View
Senate	S. ED. COMM.: Recommended for passage -Failed - refer to: S. Ed. Comm.	2013-02-27	4	2	3	0	9	Passed	Link	View

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