SJR 92 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

General Assembly, Confirmation of Appointment - John Compton, University of Tennessee Board of Trustees -

SJR 92 is a procedural resolution confirming Governor Bill Lee's appointment of John Compton to the University of Tennessee Board of Trustees. It formally approves Compton's 10-year term (ending June 30, 2030), as required by Tennessee law (TCA §49-9-202), without altering any substantive policies. This resolution directly affects the University of Tennessee's governance structure by adding Compton to its board. The resolution does not create new legislation but completes a mandatory confirmation step for the governor's 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 17, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Mar 17, 2025

How they voted

370
Passed
Total votes 37
Mar 17, 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 17, 2025
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (37-0)
senate
Mar 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recommended for adoption by Senate Education Committee, refer Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Mar 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/12/2025
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

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Jack Johnson
Jack Johnson
RRepublican
TN
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