SJR 107 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

General Assembly, Confirmation of Appointment - Dimeta Smith Knight, Tennessee State University Board of Trustees -

This is a procedural resolution confirming Governor Bill Lee's appointment of Dimeta Smith Knight to the Tennessee State University Board of Trustees. It formally approves her service as a board member for a term ending March 31, 2028, as required by Tennessee law (TCA § 49-8-201). The resolution does not create new policy or affect any specific programs; it solely approves an existing gubernatorial appointment. The bill references Ms. Knight's background as a TSU alum and CPA but focuses only on the confirmation process.
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