HJR 162 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

General Assembly, Confirmation of Appointment - Hanes Torbett, Fish and Wildlife Commission -

House Joint Resolution 162 confirms Governor Bill Lee's appointment of Hanes Torbett to the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission for a term expiring February 28, 2030. The resolution follows Tennessee law requiring legislative confirmation for governor-appointed commission members. It does not create new policy or funding but formally approves Torbett's service on the commission, which oversees state wildlife conservation and management. This procedural resolution directly affects the Fish and Wildlife Commission's membership and requires approval by both legislative chambers.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
House Passage
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
Signed into Law
Mar 2025
Introduced Feb 6, 2025 Signed Mar 19, 2025
Floor votes · House Mar 10, 2025

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
17
Key actions
8
Committee
4
Mar 19, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Mar 12, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Mar 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Mar 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 95, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Mar 10, 2025
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 30, Nays 0
upper
Mar 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
lower
Mar 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 3/6/2025
lower
Feb 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/5/2025
lower
Feb 10, 2025
Committee
Intro., ref. to State & Local Government Committee
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of William Lamberth
William Lamberth
RRepublican
TN
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