General Assembly, Confirmation of Appointment - Steven Emil Johnson, Fish and Wildlife Commission -
This resolution confirms Steven Emil Johnson's appointment to the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission, as required by state law. It does not create new policy but completes the formal confirmation process for his term, which expires February 28, 2029. The bill directly affects Johnson (confirming his position) and the commission (adding a member with conservation experience). The resolution follows standard procedure for Speaker-appointed commission members, requiring General Assembly confirmation.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Feb 23, 2026
Signed Mar 25, 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 25, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Mar 24, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Mar 24, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Mar 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 82, Nays 0, PNV 2
lower
Mar 16, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Mar 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Recommended for adoption by Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee, refer Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Mar 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
Rule #83(8) Suspended, to be heard in Senate Energy, Ag & Nat''l Resources Committee on 3/11/2026
lower
Mar 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee calendar for 3/11/2026
lower
Feb 26, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., & Natural Resources Committee
upper
Feb 23, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Rusty Crowe
RRepublican
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