SR 16 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

General Assembly, Confirmation of Appointment - Marsha Johnson, State Board of Education -

This resolution confirms Marsha Johnson's appointment to the Tennessee State Board of Education, where she will serve representing the Seventh Congressional District until March 31, 2029. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new policy but formally ratifies an appointment already made by the Senate Speaker. The resolution was unanimously adopted by the Senate on March 17, 2025, following confirmation requirements under Tennessee law. It directly affects Marsha Johnson's eligibility to serve on the Board and the State Board of Education's composition.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 20, 2025 Last action Apr 3, 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
10
Key actions
4
Committee
3
Mar 18, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Mar 17, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
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 24, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
upper
Feb 20, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Randy McNally
Randy McNally
RRepublican
TN
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