State Universities - As introduced, requires all gubernatorial appointments to a state university board to be confirmed by joint resolution of the senate and house of representatives prior to commencing a term of office; requires the terms of all state university board members to commence on February 1. - Amends TCA Title 49.

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The bill would make any university board member appointed by the governor subject to confirmation by a joint resolution of the Tennessee Senate and House before taking office. It also standardizes board terms to begin on February 1 and last six years, adjusting current members’ terms to line up with the new schedule. The measure was vetoed by the governor and did not become law.

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