Sen. Jack Johnson

Maddy summarySJR 117 is a procedural resolution confirming Governor Bill Lee's appointment of Stefan Maupin to the University of Tennessee at Martin Advisory Board, as required by Tennessee law (TCA § 49-9-501). The resolution formally approves Maupin's appointment for a term ending June 30, 2028, following the governor's nomination. This resolution does not create new policy or affect any programs - it solely completes the required legislative confirmation process for the board membership. The bill directly affects Maupin (as the appointee) and the advisory board's composition.

Maddy summarySJR 91 is a confirmation resolution, not a substantive bill. It formally confirms Governor Bill Lee's appointment of Billy Bryan, a Shelby County high school teacher with 25 years of experience teaching grades 9-12, to the State Textbook and Instructional Materials Quality Commission. The resolution follows Tennessee law requiring legislative approval for this commission position, which reviews and approves textbooks and instructional materials used in public schools. This resolution does not create new policy but confirms an existing appointment for a term ending June 30, 2027.

Maddy summaryThis resolution confirms Governor Bill Lee's appointment of Thomas D. Lehrman to the Public Charter School Commission, as required by Tennessee law (TCA § 49-13-105). It does not create new policy but formally approves Lehrman's service as a member representing Middle Tennessee for a term ending June 30, 2029. The resolution follows statutory requirements for commission appointments and has no direct impact on public policy or regulations.

Maddy summarySJR 104 is a procedural confirmation resolution, not a policy bill. It formally confirms Governor Bill Lee's appointment of Terica Smith to the Tennessee State University Board of Trustees, as required by Tennessee Code Annotated § 49-8-201. The resolution does not create new policies or affect any population - its sole purpose is to complete the state's appointment process for this board position. Smith, a Tennessee State University alumna and Madison County deputy mayor, was appointed to a four-year term expiring March 31, 2028.

Maddy summarySJR 101 is a procedural resolution confirming Governor Bill Lee's appointment of Dakasha Winton to the Tennessee State University Board of Trustees. It directly affects Ms. Winton, who will serve a term expiring March 31, 2028, and the university board itself. The resolution follows Tennessee law requiring legislative confirmation for gubernatorial appointments to the board, as specified in Tennessee Code Annotated § 49-8-201. This confirms her position as a board member without creating new policy or altering existing laws.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SJR 102) confirms Governor Bill Lee's appointment of Charles Traughber to the Tennessee State University Board of Trustees. It formally approves his service for a term ending March 31, 2030, as required by Tennessee law (TCA § 49-8-201), which mandates legislative confirmation for governor-appointed board members. The resolution does not create new policy but completes a procedural step in the appointment process. It directly affects Traughber, who will serve on the university's governing board.

Maddy summarySJR 105 is a procedural resolution confirming Governor Bill Lee's appointment of Jeffery Norfleet to the Tennessee State University Board of Trustees. It directly affects the university's governance by formalizing Norfleet's appointment for a term ending March 31, 2027, as required by Tennessee law (TCA § 49-8-201). The resolution cites Norfleet's qualifications, including TSU degrees and prior roles in Tennessee higher education, and follows the statutory requirement for legislative confirmation of gubernatorial appointments to the board. This resolution does not create new policy but formalizes an existing appointment.

Maddy summarySJR 103 is a procedural resolution confirming Governor Bill Lee's appointment of Marquita Qualls to the Tennessee State University (TSU) Board of Trustees. It formally approves her service for a term ending March 31, 2027, as required by Tennessee law (TCA § 49-8-201), which mandates legislative confirmation for gubernatorial appointments to the TSU board. The resolution does not create new policy but validates an existing appointment meeting statutory requirements, including residency and alumni qualifications. Qualls, a TSU chemistry alum with a Ph.D. and professional experience in STEM consulting, was nominated by the governor and now requires legislative approval to serve.

Maddy summarySJR 97 is a procedural resolution confirming Governor Bill Lee's appointment of Todd Skelton to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville advisory board, as required by Tennessee law (TCA § 49-9-501). The resolution does not create new policy but completes the formal confirmation process for Skelton, who serves as general counsel for HF Capital (the Haslam family office) and previously assisted in drafting the advisory board system. Skelton's term on the board expires June 30, 2025. This is a routine confirmation step for an appointed board member, not a substantive legislative change.

Maddy summarySJR 106 is a procedural resolution confirming Governor Bill Lee's appointment of Trevia Chatman to the Tennessee State University Board of Trustees. It formally approves her service on the nine-member board for a term ending March 31, 2027, as required by Tennessee law. The resolution notes Chatman is a TSU alum with a business background and community leadership experience, including roles at the Bank of America and Memphis arts organizations. This resolution does not create new policy but completes the statutory confirmation process for her appointment.