General Assembly, Confirmation of Appointment - Dr. Elaine Swafford, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Advisory Board -

HJR 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.