SJR 639 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

General Assembly, Confirmation of Appointment - Joshua R. Walker, Tennessee Claims Commission -

This Senate Joint Resolution (SJR 639) confirms Governor Bill Lee's appointment of Joshua R. Walker to serve as the Eastern Grand Division Commissioner on the Tennessee Claims Commission for an eight-year term ending June 30, 2033. The resolution follows state law requiring legislative confirmation for such appointments. The Tennessee Claims Commission handles claims against the state, and Walker’s confirmation directly affects his role in this body. This is a procedural resolution confirming an existing appointment, not a new policy.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Signed Mar 18, 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
7
Committee
3
Mar 18, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Mar 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Feb 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Feb 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
Recommended for adoption by Senate Judiciary Committee, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Feb 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 2/17/2026
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
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State
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Jack Johnson
RRepublican
TN
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