A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of John Compton to the board of trustees of the University of Tennessee.
Summary
House Joint Resolution 169 confirms Governor Bill Lee’s appointment of John Compton to the University of Tennessee Board of Trustees for a term ending June 30, 2030. The resolution recites the statutory framework governing the board and notes that gubernatorial appointees must be confirmed by joint resolution of the General Assembly.
The measure does not create new policy or alter the university’s governing statutes; instead, it carries out the confirmation process required under Tennessee law for a specific board seat. Its practical effect is to authorize Mr. Compton to serve as a trustee of the University of Tennessee for the stated term, thereby filling a gubernatorial appointment on the board.
Impact
HJR0169 affects Tennessee Code Annotated sections governing the University of Tennessee Board of Trustees by implementing the confirmation requirement in Section 49-9-202 for a gubernatorial appointee. It does not amend the underlying statutes, but it gives legal effect to the appointment of John Compton and allows him to serve on the board through June 30, 2030, with the same authority and responsibilities as other confirmed trustees.
Sentiment
The bill appears to have been received favorably and without controversy. It passed the House Education Committee 17-0 and later passed the House on the consent calendar by a 92-0 vote, indicating broad bipartisan support and no recorded opposition in the available materials. The absence of committee transcript discussion also suggests the confirmation was treated as routine.
Contention
No notable points of contention are reflected in the available record. Because this is a confirmation resolution rather than a policy bill, any disagreement would likely have centered on the nominee’s qualifications or the appointment process, but no such concerns appear in the committee or floor vote history provided. The unanimous votes indicate that members from both parties were comfortable confirming the appointment.
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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.