HJR 167 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

General Assembly, Confirmation of Appointment - David Watson, University of Tennessee Board of Trustees -

HJR 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.
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 25, 2025
Floor votes · House Mar 17, 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 25, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Mar 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Mar 19, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Mar 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 92, Nays 0, PNV 1
lower
Mar 17, 2025
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Mar 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 3/13/2025
lower
Mar 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
lower
Mar 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Education Committee for 3/11/2025
lower
Feb 10, 2025
Committee
Intro., ref. to Education Committee
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
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State
District
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Photo of William Lamberth
William Lamberth
RRepublican
TN
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