Rep. William Lamberth

Maddy summaryHB 127 expands Tennessee local governments' ability to fund transportation projects by allowing all cities and counties - not just specific cities like Nashville or counties like Shelby - to levy a surcharge on local privilege taxes. The bill changes the funding purpose from "transit improvement" to "transportation improvement," explicitly including highway and bridge projects alongside mass transit. It also adds a requirement that local governments must allocate at least the average of their prior five years' road funding (excluding certain revenues) to avoid losing surcharge funds, which would then go to the state highway fund for road improvements. The changes take effect July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution confirms Governor Bill Lee's appointment of Allen Carter to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville advisory board, as required by Tennessee law. It directly affects Carter (who will serve until June 2028) and the university's governance structure. The resolution follows state code mandating legislative confirmation for such appointments, without altering university policies or creating new obligations. As a procedural confirmation, it does not involve substantive policy changes.

Maddy summaryHJR 156 is a procedural resolution confirming Governor Bill Lee's appointment of Jeffery Norfleet to the Tennessee State University Board of Trustees. It does not create new policy but formally approves Norfleet's appointment for a term ending March 31, 2027, as required by Tennessee law (TCA § 49-8-201). Norfleet, a TSU alum with advanced degrees and prior education leadership experience, meets the statutory requirements of being a TSU graduate and Tennessee resident. This resolution has no direct impact on public policy or funding - it solely ratifies an existing gubernatorial appointment.

Maddy summaryThis resolution confirms Governor Bill Lee's appointment of Stefan Maupin to the University of Tennessee at Martin Advisory Board for a term ending June 30, 2028. It directly affects Maupin, who will serve on the board overseeing the university's operations. The resolution follows Tennessee law requiring the General Assembly to confirm governor-appointed advisory board members under TCA § 49-9-501. As a procedural confirmation, it does not create new policies or alter existing laws.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution confirms Governor Bill Lee's appointment of Marquita Qualls to the Tennessee State University Board of Trustees for a term ending March 31, 2027, as required by Tennessee law (TCA § 49-8-201). It follows the statutory process for confirming gubernatorial appointments to university boards, which mandates legislative approval. The resolution does not create new policy or alter university governance - it simply validates an existing appointment. No other entities or policies are affected by this procedural confirmation.

Maddy summaryThis resolution confirms Governor Bill Lee's appointment of Trevia Chatman to the Tennessee State University Board of Trustees for a term ending March 31, 2027, as required by Tennessee law. It does not create new policy but formally approves a gubernatorial appointment that must be ratified by the General Assembly. The bill directly affects the university's governance structure by adding Chatman as a board member, consistent with state statutes governing board composition. No substantive policy changes are enacted through this resolution.

Maddy summaryThis resolution confirms Governor Bill Lee's appointment of Charles Traughber to the Tennessee State University Board of Trustees. It formally approves his term, which expires March 31, 2030, as required by Tennessee law (TCA § 49-8-201). The resolution notes Traughber meets statutory requirements, including being a TSU alum, Tennessee resident, and having relevant board experience. As a procedural confirmation resolution, it does not change policy but finalizes an existing appointment.

Maddy summaryHJR 164 is a procedural resolution confirming Governor Bill Lee's appointment of Todd Skelton to serve on the University of Tennessee, Knoxville advisory board for a term ending June 30, 2025. The resolution follows Tennessee law (T.C.A. § 49-9-501) requiring the General Assembly to confirm governor-appointed advisory board members. This resolution does not create new policy or affect any specific group beyond formalizing Skelton's appointment to the board. It is a standard confirmation process with no substantive policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution confirms Governor Bill Lee's appointment of Terica Smith to the Tennessee State University Board of Trustees. It does not create new policy but formally approves an existing gubernatorial appointment that requires legislative confirmation under Tennessee law. Ms. Smith, a TSU alum and current Madison County deputy mayor, was appointed to serve until March 31, 2028, fulfilling statutory requirements for board membership. The resolution was signed by the Governor on March 25, 2025, completing the standard confirmation process.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution confirms Governor Bill Lee's appointment of Billy Bryan, a Shelby County high school teacher with 25 years of experience teaching grades 9-12 courses, to the State Textbook and Instructional Materials Quality Commission. It follows Tennessee law requiring legislative confirmation for this specific appointment, which is for a term ending June 30, 2027. The resolution does not change any policy or affect broader educational standards - it solely formalizes Bryan's appointment to the commission. The bill was signed by the Governor on March 25, 2025, completing the procedural step.