Sen. Jack Johnson

Maddy summarySJR 646 is a procedural resolution confirming Governor Bill Lee's appointment of Dr. Elaine Swafford to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga advisory board, as required by Tennessee law. It does not create new policy but formally approves her service on the board for a term ending June 30, 2029. This resolution directly affects Dr. Swafford, who brings over 40 years of education leadership experience, including serving as CEO of Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy. The resolution follows standard confirmation procedures for governor-appointed board members under Tennessee Code §49-9-501.

Maddy summarySJR 626 is a procedural resolution confirming Governor Bill Lee's appointment of Doran Johnson to the University of Tennessee Southern Advisory Board. It directly affects Doran Johnson, who will serve on the board until June 30, 2029, as required by Tennessee Code Annotated § 49-9-501. The resolution formally approves the governor's appointment, fulfilling a statutory requirement that all advisory board members must be confirmed by the General Assembly. This is not a policy change but a routine legislative confirmation process for an existing appointment.

Maddy summarySJR 644 is a confirmation resolution, not a policy bill. It formally confirms Governor Bill Lee's appointment of Garnett Decosimo to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga advisory board, as required by Tennessee law (TCA § 49-9-501). The resolution does not create new policy or affect any stakeholders beyond confirming an existing appointment for a term ending June 30, 2029. This is a routine procedural step to validate the governor's appointment.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SJR 632) is a procedural resolution confirming Governor Bill Lee's appointment of Tom Boyd to the Middle Tennessee State University Board of Trustees. It formally approves Boyd’s appointment for a term ending June 30, 2031, as required by Tennessee law. The resolution does not create new policy but validates a gubernatorial appointment that must be confirmed by the legislature. It directly affects Tom Boyd, who is confirmed to serve on the university board.

Maddy summarySJR 649 is a resolution recognizing and honoring musician James Alvin Rogers and his song "Fly, Eagle, Fly," which was previously adopted as a state song by Senate Joint Resolution 161 of the 89th General Assembly. The resolution acknowledges Rogers' decades-long career in Tennessee, including his performances at venues like Dollywood and his song "Save the Eagle," recorded with country artists to support bald eagle conservation efforts. It formally celebrates his cultural contributions to the state without creating new laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Joint Resolution (SJR 640) confirms Governor Bill Lee's appointment of John H. Weston, Jr., of Jackson to the State Textbook and Instructional Materials Quality Commission. The resolution formally approves his appointment for a term ending June 30, 2028, as required by Tennessee law (TCA § 49-6-2201). It directly affects only John H. Weston, Jr., who was appointed to serve on the commission overseeing textbook and instructional materials quality. The resolution does not create new policies or change existing laws - it is a procedural step to validate the governor’s appointment.

Maddy summarySJR 638 is a procedural resolution confirming Governor Bill Lee's appointment of Alec Richardson to the University of Tennessee at Martin advisory board. Tennessee law (TCA § 49-9-501) requires the General Assembly to confirm such appointments, and this resolution formally approves Richardson's five-year term, which expires June 30, 2029. The resolution does not create new policy or affect any broader legislative action - it solely addresses the confirmation of a specific board appointment. Richardson, a UT Martin graduate and former state government advisor, was nominated by the governor under existing statutory requirements.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Joint Resolution (SJR 625) confirms Governor Bill Lee's appointment of Susan Marsh Mayfield to serve on the University of Tennessee Southern advisory board. It does not create new policy but formally approves her appointment as required by Tennessee law (TCA § 49-9-501), which mandates General Assembly confirmation for such board members. The resolution specifies her term expires June 30, 2030, and notes her background as a former educator and farmer with ties to the university. The resolution was unanimously adopted by the Tennessee Senate on March 2, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis resolution confirms Governor Bill Lee's appointment of Dr. Charles Doug Haney to the University of Tennessee Southern Advisory Board, as required by Tennessee law (TCA § 49-9-501). It does not create new policies but formally approves an existing gubernatorial appointment for a term ending June 30, 2029. The resolution was unanimously adopted by the Senate on March 2, 2026, following committee review. This is a procedural confirmation, not a substantive legislative change.

Maddy summarySJR 633 is a procedural resolution confirming Governor Bill Lee's appointment of Tony Treadway to the East Tennessee State University (ETSU) Board of Trustees for a term ending June 30, 2031. It complies with Tennessee law (TCA §49-8-201), which requires legislative confirmation for gubernatorial appointments to the ETSU board. The resolution does not create new policy or affect any stakeholders beyond formalizing Treadway’s existing appointment. Treadway, an ETSU alumnus and local business leader, was nominated by the governor and confirmed by the legislature with no opposition (32-0 vote).