Rep. William Lamberth

Maddy summaryHB 2556 increases the required residency and practice period for dental hygienists appointed to Tennessee's Board of Dentistry. Specifically, it raises the minimum requirement from five years to six years of living and working in Tennessee prior to appointment. This change applies only to dental hygienist members appointed on or after July 1, 2026. The bill amends Tennessee Code Sections 63-5-103(a)(2) and related provisions in Titles 4, 56, 63, 68, and 71. It directly affects future dental hygienist appointees to the state dental board.

Maddy summaryHB 2554 shortens two certification deadlines for Tennessee's nursing board. It reduces from 30 to 15 days the timeframe for the executive director to certify newly elected board officers to the governor after elections, and to certify vacancies in board positions. This change affects the executive director's administrative duties and the governor's appointment process for the nursing board. The bill amends multiple sections of Tennessee law (Titles 4, 7, 33, 38, 53, 55, 63, and 68) and takes effect July 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 2555 shortens the timeline for Tennessee's Board of Physician Assistants to process license applications from out-of-state applicants. It reduces the processing deadline from 45 to 35 days for decisions or requests for additional information. This change directly affects physician assistants licensed in other states seeking to practice in Tennessee. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, applying to applications submitted on or after that date.

Maddy summaryThis resolution confirms Governor Bill Lee's appointment of Doran Johnson to the University of Tennessee Southern Advisory Board, as required by Tennessee law (TCA § 49-9-501). It does not create new policy but formally approves Johnson's service on the advisory board for a term ending June 30, 2029. The resolution was unanimously adopted by the General Assembly on March 2, 2026, following the Governor's appointment. This is a routine procedural step with no direct policy impact on the public or other stakeholders.

Maddy summaryHJR 888 is a procedural resolution confirming Governor Bill Lee's appointment of Garnett Decosimo to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga advisory board. The resolution formally approves Decosimo's service for a term ending June 30, 2029, as required by Tennessee law (TCA § 49-9-501). This bill does not create new policy or affect any broader group - it solely confirms a specific appointment. The resolution passed unanimously (94-0) in the House and is now moving to the Senate for consideration.

Maddy summaryThis resolution confirms Governor Bill Lee's appointment of Tom Marino to the Public Charter School Commission, a state body that oversees charter schools in Tennessee. Marino, Executive Director of The Poplar Foundation and an education leader with experience on multiple school boards, will represent West Tennessee on the Commission until June 30, 2027. The resolution is a procedural step required by Tennessee law for governor-appointed commission members.

Maddy summaryHJR 895 is a resolution confirming Governor Bill Lee's appointment of Jennifer Hampton to the University of Tennessee at Martin advisory board, as required by Tennessee law. The resolution formally approves her service for a term ending June 30, 2029, following her background as a UTM graduate and financial advisor with local education board experience. It does not create new policy but completes a procedural step mandated by Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 49-9-501, requiring General Assembly confirmation of such appointments. The House unanimously passed this resolution on March 2, 2026, with no opposing votes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution confirms Governor Bill Lee's appointment of Mike Keeney to the University of Memphis Board of Trustees, as required by Tennessee law (TCA §49-8-201). It directly affects the governance of the University of Memphis by formally endorsing Keeney's six-year term (expiring June 30, 2031) on the board. The resolution follows statutory procedure requiring legislative confirmation for gubernatorial appointments to this state university board. No new policy or funding is created; it solely validates an existing appointment.

Maddy summaryHJR 889 is a resolution confirming Governor Bill Lee's appointment of Dr. Elaine Swafford to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Advisory Board. The resolution, adopted unanimously by the Tennessee House of Representatives on March 2, 2026, finalizes her appointment for a term ending June 30, 2029, as required by Tennessee law. This procedural step ensures Dr. Swafford’s role on the advisory board - established under state code for UTC governance - is officially recognized.

Maddy summaryHouse Joint Resolution 901 is a procedural resolution confirming Governor Bill Lee's appointment of Tom Boyd to the Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) Board of Trustees. It formally approves Boyd’s 2026-2031 term on the board, noting he is an MTSU alumnus with over 40 years in finance and banking, and previously served in the Tennessee Army National Guard. The resolution follows state law requiring legislative confirmation for governor-appointed university board members. It was unanimously adopted by the House (94-0) and is now moving to the Senate for concurrence.