SJR 177 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

General Assembly, Confirmation of Appointment - James S. "Steve" Jones, Fish and Wildlife Commission -

This bill is a confirmation resolution for James S. "Steve" Jones' appointment to Tennessee's Fish and Wildlife Commission. It formally confirms his 4-year term (starting March 1, 2025) following his appointment by the Senate Speaker, as required by state law. The resolution does not create new policy but completes the legislative process for his confirmation, which was approved by both chambers and signed by the Governor. It directly affects Jones, who will serve on the commission alongside other members appointed to manage state wildlife conservation and resource policies.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
Apr 2025
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Signed Apr 16, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Mar 10, 2025 · House Apr 14, 2025

How they voted

350
Passed
Total votes 35
Mar 10, 2025
D Democratic4
4 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
20
Key actions
11
Committee
8
Apr 16, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 15, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 14, 2025
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 1
lower
Apr 9, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/10/2025
lower
Apr 8, 2025
Lower · Passed
Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
lower
Apr 2, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 4/9/2025
lower
Mar 13, 2025
Committee
Ref. to State & Local Government Committee
lower
Mar 10, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 30, Nays 0
upper
Mar 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recommended for adoption by Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee, refer Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Mar 3, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., & Natural Resources Committee
upper
Mar 3, 2025
Lower · Passed
Rule #83(8) Suspended, to be heard in Energy, Ag., & Nat. Resources Committee on 3-5-2025
lower
Mar 3, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee calendar for 3/5/2025
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Randy McNally
Randy McNally
RRepublican
TN
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