Senate Passes “Safe Harbor” Bill; Contains Protections for Higher Ed
The “Tennessee Recovery and Safe Harbor Act,” sponsored by Sen. Mike Bell (R-Riceville), passed unanimously on the Senate floor last week.
Senate Passes Newly Revised Budget
The Senate passed a newly revised state budget last Thursday afternoon after a robust discussion on the proposed cuts that are to be implemented over a three-year period to lessen the impact of the state’s revenue shortages and the ability to maintain essential operations.
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).
Budget Season in Full Swing
Budget hearings continued again this week, with UT presenting budget testimony before the House Finance, Ways, and Means Committee.
Efficiency Audit Legislation Advances to Finance, Government Operations Committees
Legislation that would initiate a process for “efficiency audits” to be performed on public higher education institutions advanced this week, as amended, in the House Education Administration and Planning Committee with a 7-5 vote.
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