General Assembly, Confirmation of Appointment - Miles Burdine, Tennessee Board of Regents -
Senate Resolution 288 confirms Governor Bill Lee's appointment of Miles Burdine of Kingsport to the Tennessee Board of Regents, where he will serve as the representative for Tennessee's 1st Congressional District. The resolution formally approves his appointment for a term expiring June 30, 2031, as required by Tennessee law (TCA § 49-8-201). This procedural resolution does not create new policy or alter existing laws; it solely ratifies the governor's appointment. The Senate unanimously adopted the resolution on March 2, 2026.
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
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
11
Key actions
4
Committee
3
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
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jack Johnson
RRepublican
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