SR 287 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

General Assembly, Confirmation of Appointment - Matt Herriman, Tennessee Board of Regents -

This is a procedural resolution (SR 287) confirming Governor Bill Lee's appointment of Matt Herriman to the Tennessee Board of Regents. It directly affects Herriman, who will serve as the representative for Tennessee's 4th Congressional District on the Board. The resolution formally approves his appointment for a term ending June 30, 2028, as required by Tennessee law. This is a routine confirmation with no new policy provisions or mechanisms.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Feb 2026

Senate Passage

Mar 2026

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Last action Mar 3, 2026

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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Committee

Mar 3, 2026

Upper · Passed

Signed by Senate Speaker

upper

Mar 2, 2026

Upper · Passed

Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0

upper

Feb 25, 2026

Lower · Passed

Recommended for adoption by Senate Education Committee, refer Senate Calendar Committee

lower

Feb 18, 2026

Lower · Passed

Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 2/25/2026

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

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors