HJR 894 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

General Assembly, Confirmation of Appointment - Dr. Charles Doug Haney, University of Tennessee Southern Advisory Board -

This 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 directly affects Dr. Haney, who will serve on the board until June 30, 2029, following his medical background and community leadership roles. The bill does not create new policy but formally approves a governor-appointed position that requires legislative confirmation under state statute. This is a procedural resolution, not a substantive legislative change.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Feb 4, 2026 Signed Mar 11, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

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

Actions timeline

Total actions
16
Key actions
8
Committee
4
Mar 11, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Mar 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Mar 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Feb 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 2/26/2026
lower
Feb 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
lower
Feb 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Education Committee for 2/17/2026
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Committee
Intro., ref. to Education Committee
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Photo of William Lamberth
William Lamberth
RRepublican
TN
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