Rep. William Lamberth

Maddy summaryHJR 167 is a confirmation resolution for Governor Bill Lee's appointment of David Watson to the University of Tennessee Board of Trustees. It formally approves Watson's 2025 appointment for a term ending June 30, 2030, as required by Tennessee law (TCA § 49-9-202). The resolution does not create new policy but confirms an existing appointment, directly affecting Watson’s role on the board. It follows standard procedure for governor-appointed board members, with no substantive changes to university governance.

Maddy summaryHJR 168 is a procedural resolution confirming Governor Bill Lee's appointment of Donnie Smith to the University of Tennessee Board of Trustees for a term ending June 30, 2030. It follows Tennessee law (TCA §49-9-202) requiring legislative confirmation of gubernatorial appointments to the board. The resolution does not change university governance or create new policy - it simply formalizes Smith's appointment after he was nominated by the governor. The resolution passed both chambers and was signed by the governor on March 25, 2025.

Maddy summaryHouse Joint Resolution 160 confirms Governor Bill Lee's appointment of Dakasha Winton to the Tennessee State University Board of Trustees. The resolution formally approves her service for a term ending March 31, 2028, as required by Tennessee law (TCA §49-8-201), which mandates legislative confirmation for governor-appointed board members. Winton, a TSU alum and current BlueCross BlueShield executive, previously served on the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. This is a procedural resolution confirming an existing appointment, not a policy change.

Maddy summaryHJR 169 is a procedural resolution confirming Governor Bill Lee's appointment of John Compton to the University of Tennessee Board of Trustees for a term ending June 30, 2030. It does not create new policy but follows Tennessee law requiring legislative confirmation of board appointments. The resolution was unanimously passed by both chambers and signed by the Governor on March 25, 2025, to formally approve Compton's position. This affects Compton directly as a board member, with no broader impact on state law or public policy.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural resolution confirming Governor Bill Lee's appointment of Thomas D. Lehrman to the Public Charter School Commission. The resolution follows Tennessee law requiring legislative confirmation for this commission, which oversees charter schools statewide. It does not change policy or create new requirements - it simply formally approves Lehrman's appointment for a term ending June 30, 2029. The resolution was passed by both chambers and signed by the governor on March 25, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution confirms Governor Bill Lee's appointment of Dimeta Smith Knight to the Tennessee State University Board of Trustees for a term ending March 31, 2028. It follows Tennessee law (TCA § 49-8-201) requiring legislative confirmation of gubernatorial appointments to the university board. The resolution does not alter university governance policies or create new requirements - it solely approves an existing appointment. No substantive policy changes are made by this procedural resolution.

Maddy summaryHB 1035 organizes and updates Tennessee's official law code by incorporating all general statutes passed during the 2024 legislative session into the Tennessee Code Annotated. It does not change any laws or create new policies - it simply reorganizes existing statutes for clarity and accessibility, making the updated code the state's official legal reference. The bill repeals outdated sections of the code that were replaced by the new compilation, and it affects how Tennessee's legal system references and applies existing laws, not specific individuals or groups. This annual process ensures the state's laws remain systematically accessible without altering their substance.

Maddy summaryHB 1327 removes a requirement that the Tennessee General Assembly must approve rural and workforce housing tax credits through a joint resolution. This change directly affects the Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA), which administers these credits, by allowing it to manage the program without needing separate legislative authorization. The bill amends two specific sections of law to delete the existing authorization language while preserving the 2024 law's allocation rules (e.g., 50% of credits must go to rural projects). The key policy change is shifting the approval process from the legislature to the THDA's existing administrative authority. This takes effect July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution confirms Governor Bill Lee's appointment of Dr. Nancy Dishner to the Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation Board of Directors. It is a procedural confirmation required by Tennessee law (TCA § 4-51-103(f)), as the governor must appoint board members and the General Assembly must formally approve each appointment via joint resolution. Dr. Dishner, currently president of the Niswonger Foundation and a former ETSU leader, will serve a term expiring June 30, 2029. The bill does not create new policy or affect any broader legislative provisions - it solely approves this specific appointment.

Maddy summaryHJR 192 is a procedural resolution confirming Governor Bill Lee's appointment of John McCarty to Tennessee's Fish and Wildlife Commission. It formally approves McCarty's service as a commissioner for a term ending February 28, 2031, per state law requiring legislative confirmation. The resolution does not create new policy or change existing laws - it solely approves an existing appointment. McCarty, a civil engineer and longtime outdoorsman, was nominated to represent the 9th district.