General Assembly, Confirmation of Appointment - Alec Richardson, University of Tennessee at Martin Advisory Board -
This resolution confirms Governor Bill Lee's appointment of Alec Richardson to the University of Tennessee at Martin advisory board, as required by Tennessee law (TCA § 49-9-501). It does not create new policy or affect any programs - only formally approves an existing gubernatorial appointment for a term ending June 30, 2029. The resolution passed unanimously in both chambers and was transmitted to the Governor for final approval.
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
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
William Lamberth
RRepublican
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