SJR 99 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

General Assembly, Confirmation of Appointment - Hanes Torbett, Fish and Wildlife Commission -

SJR 99 is a procedural resolution confirming Governor Bill Lee's appointment of Hanes Torbett to the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission. It follows state law requiring legislative confirmation for such appointments, allowing Torbett to serve a term expiring February 28, 2030. This resolution does not create new policy but completes a standard confirmation process for a commission member.
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 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recommended for adoption by Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee, refer Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Feb 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee calendar for 3/5/2025
lower
Feb 13, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., & Natural 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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