General Assembly, Confirmation of Appointment - Dewey Branstetter, Jr., Tennessee Ethics Commission -

This joint resolution (HJR 877) confirms Governor Bill Lee's appointment of Dewey Branstetter, Jr., to the Tennessee Ethics Commission, as required by state law. It does not change any policies but formally approves his appointment, which will expire on December 31, 2028, following the standard legislative confirmation process requiring a two-thirds vote in both chambers. The resolution affects the Ethics Commission by adding Branstetter to its membership, where he will serve on matters related to ethics oversight for state officials.