SJR 112 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

General Assembly, Confirmation of Appointment - Jake Almond, Forestry Commission -

SJR 112 is a procedural resolution confirming Governor Bill Lee's appointment of Jake Almond to the Tennessee State Forestry Commission. It does not create new policy or affect broader groups; it solely formalizes Almond's confirmation as a commission member for a term ending June 30, 2029, per Tennessee law requiring legislative approval for such appointments. The resolution cites Almond's 42-year forestry industry background and prior service to the Tennessee Forestry Association as context for his appointment.
Bill status in committee 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 12, 2025 Last action Mar 3, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Mar 3, 2025

How they voted

370
Passed
Total votes 37
Mar 3, 2025
D Democratic6
6 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican31
31 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 3, 2025
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (37-0)
senate
Feb 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recommended for adoption by Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee, refer Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Feb 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee calendar for 2/26/2025
lower
Feb 13, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources 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
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