SJR 626 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

General Assembly, Confirmation of Appointment - Doran Johnson, University of Tennessee Southern Advisory Board -

SJR 626 is a procedural resolution confirming Governor Bill Lee's appointment of Doran Johnson to the University of Tennessee Southern Advisory Board. It directly affects Doran Johnson, who will serve on the board until June 30, 2029, as required by Tennessee Code Annotated § 49-9-501. The resolution formally approves the governor's appointment, fulfilling a statutory requirement that all advisory board members must be confirmed by the General Assembly. This is not a policy change but a routine legislative confirmation process for an existing appointment.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
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Governor
Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Last action Mar 9, 2026
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Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Recommended for adoption by Senate Education Committee, refer Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Feb 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/4/2026
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
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Jack Johnson
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