SJR 105 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

General Assembly, Confirmation of Appointment - Jeffery Norfleet, Tennessee State University Board of Trustees -

SJR 105 is a procedural resolution confirming Governor Bill Lee's appointment of Jeffery Norfleet to the Tennessee State University Board of Trustees. It directly affects the university's governance by formalizing Norfleet's appointment for a term ending March 31, 2027, as required by Tennessee law (TCA § 49-8-201). The resolution cites Norfleet's qualifications, including TSU degrees and prior roles in Tennessee higher education, and follows the statutory requirement for legislative confirmation of gubernatorial appointments to the board. This resolution does not create new policy but formalizes an existing appointment.
Bill status in committee 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 12, 2025 Last action Mar 13, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Mar 13, 2025

How they voted

370
Passed
Total votes 37
Mar 13, 2025
D Democratic7
7 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican30
30 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
9
Key actions
3
Committee
3
Mar 13, 2025
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (37-0)
senate
Mar 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recommended for adoption by Senate Education Committee, refer Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/5/2025
lower
Feb 13, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
upper
Feb 12, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Jack Johnson
Jack Johnson
RRepublican
TN
27