SJR 108 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

General Assembly, Confirmation of Appointment - DeWitt Booth, University of Tennessee Southern Advisory Board -

This resolution (SJR 108) confirms Governor Bill Lee's appointment of DeWitt Booth to the University of Tennessee Southern advisory board for a term ending June 30, 2028. Tennessee law (TCA § 49-9-501) requires the General Assembly to confirm such governor appointments to UT system advisory boards. The resolution notes Booth's banking career, local board service, and longstanding involvement with UT Southern programs. It does not create new policy but formally ratifies an existing appointment.
Bill status in committee 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 12, 2025 Last action Mar 24, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Mar 24, 2025

How they voted

370
Passed
Total votes 37
Mar 24, 2025
D Democratic6
6 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican31
31 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
9
Key actions
3
Committee
3
Mar 24, 2025
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (37-0)
senate
Mar 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recommended for adoption by Senate Education Committee, refer Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Mar 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/19/2025
lower
Feb 13, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
upper
Feb 12, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
Party
State
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Photo of Jack Johnson
Jack Johnson
RRepublican
TN
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