A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Herbert Hilliard as a commissioner of the Tennessee Public Utility Commission.
Impact
By confirming Herbert Hilliard, who has extensive experience in the utilities sector, the resolution supports continuity within the Tennessee Public Utility Commission. Hilliard's previous roles, including his tenure at First Horizon National Corporation, lend credence to his capability to guide the commission effectively. This appointment, valid until June 30, 2029, assures stakeholders of expert leadership in regulatory decisions affecting public utilities, which can have far-reaching implications for consumers and service providers alike.
Summary
SJR0847 is a resolution aimed at confirming the appointment of Herbert Hilliard as a commissioner of the Tennessee Public Utility Commission. The resolution outlines the legal framework for such appointments under Tennessee Code Annotated, specifically Section 65-1-101, which mandates that the governor appoint two commissioners for the commission. This particular resolution signifies not just a procedural step but also an endorsement of Hilliard's continued role in a pivotal regulatory body overseeing utility services in Tennessee.
Contention
While the resolution appears to have been passed unanimously, with a vote of 33 yeas to 0 nays, it is still critical to consider the broader context of regulatory appointments. Appointments to regulatory commissions can sometimes trigger debates about the individual’s qualifications, industry connections, and potential influence on policy outcomes, especially in sectors as vital as public utilities. In this case, Hilliard's extensive background may indicate a favorable direction for utility regulation, though discussions in some circles may still arise regarding the representation of diverse interests in such appointments.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 9; Title 13; Title 16; Title 39; Title 55; Title 58; Title 62; Title 65; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to emergency management.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 9; Title 13; Title 16; Title 39; Title 55; Title 58; Title 62; Title 65; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to emergency management.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 1; Title 2; Title 3; Title 4; Title 5; Title 7; Title 8; Title 9; Title 10; Title 11; Title 12; Title 13; Title 16; Title 20; Title 22; Title 24; Title 31; Title 33; Title 36; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 43; Title 44; Title 45; Title 47; Title 48; Title 49; Title 50; Title 53; Title 54; Title 55; Title 56; Title 61; Title 62; Title 63; Title 64; Title 65; Title 66; Title 67; Title 68; Title 69 and Title 71, relative to electronic transmissions.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 1; Title 2; Title 3; Title 4; Title 5; Title 7; Title 8; Title 9; Title 10; Title 11; Title 12; Title 13; Title 16; Title 20; Title 22; Title 24; Title 31; Title 33; Title 36; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 43; Title 44; Title 45; Title 47; Title 48; Title 49; Title 50; Title 53; Title 54; Title 55; Title 56; Title 61; Title 62; Title 63; Title 64; Title 65; Title 66; Title 67; Title 68; Title 69 and Title 71, relative to electronic transmissions.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 7; Title 8; Title 10; Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49; Title 50; Title 57; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 70, relative to firearms.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 7; Title 8; Title 10; Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49; Title 50; Title 57; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 70, relative to firearms.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 7; Title 8; Title 10; Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49; Title 50; Title 57; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 70, relative to firearms.