SJR 98 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

General Assembly, Confirmation of Appointment - Phillip Fulmer, Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation Board of Directors -

SJR 98 is a procedural resolution confirming Governor Bill Lee's appointment of Phillip Fulmer to the Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation Board of Directors. The resolution formally approves Fulmer's service for a term ending June 30, 2027, as required by Tennessee law (TCA § 4-51-103(f)). It does not create new policies or affect any programs; it simply confirms an existing gubernatorial appointment. The bill directly affects Fulmer, who will serve as a board member, and the lottery corporation's governance. This is a standard confirmation process, not a substantive legislative change.
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 10, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Mar 10, 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
9
Key actions
3
Committee
3
Mar 10, 2025
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (35-0)
senate
Mar 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recommended for adoption by Senate State and Local Government Committee, refer Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Feb 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/4/2025
lower
Feb 13, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State & Local Government 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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