SJR 629 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

General Assembly, Confirmation of Appointment - Dane Scism, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Advisory Board -

SJR 629 is a procedural resolution confirming Governor Bill Lee's appointment of Dane Scism to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville advisory board for a term ending June 30, 2029. This resolution complies with Tennessee law (TCA Section 49-9-501), which requires the General Assembly to confirm governor-appointed members of university advisory boards. The bill directly affects the UT Knoxville advisory board and the university's governance structure by formalizing Scism's role. It does not create new policy or impact broader legislation.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Last action Mar 23, 2026
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12
Key actions
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Committee
5
Mar 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Recommended for adoption by Senate Education Committee, refer Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Mar 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/18/2026
lower
Mar 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Education Committee to 3/18/2026
lower
Mar 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/11/2026
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Jack Johnson
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