
Legislation Tabled, Legislature to Reconvene in June
The legislature will reconvene on June 1, 2020. Although it is yet to be seen whether members will take up new business when they reconvene, limit new business to a supplemental spending bill, or simply adjourn “sine die,” the UT Government Relations and Advocacy team will continue to engage on these issues to protect UT’s best interests.

Lawmakers Pass Newly Amended Budget; Set to Reconvene in June
Tennessee lawmakers passed Governor Bill Lee’s amended budget for fiscal year 2020-21 late Thursday night.

UT Day on the Hill Showcases “Innovation Changing Lives”
Flying drones with your mind, a 3D-printed autonomous vehicle, and data making cities smarter and traffic safer are only a few examples of how the University of Tennessee is using innovation to change lives across the state.

UT Leaders Advocate for Priorities on Capitol Hill
UT Interim President Randy Boyd and UT Knoxville Chancellor Donde Plowman were on hand in Nashville to welcome members back for the legislative session.

President Boyd Testifies at Governor’s Budget Hearing
UT Interim President Randy Boyd testified at Governor Bill Lee’s higher education budget hearings today, highlighting FY20-21 funding recommendations made by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC).