A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Matt Herriman of Murfreesboro to the Tennessee board of regents.
Summary
Senate Resolution 287 confirms the appointment of Matt Herriman of Murfreesboro to the Tennessee Board of Regents. The resolution recites the statutory framework governing the board and the governor’s authority to appoint ten members, then states that Herriman was appointed to represent the 4th Congressional District for a term ending June 30, 2028. It also includes background on Herriman’s professional and public-service experience, including work in real estate, prior roles with the governor’s office, the Senate Republican Caucus, the NRA’s Institute for Legislative Action, and Noble Education Initiative.
Because this is a confirmation resolution rather than a substantive policy bill, it does not change the structure of higher education law or alter the powers of the Tennessee Board of Regents. Its legal effect is limited to legislative approval of a gubernatorial appointment under Tennessee Code Annotated section 49-8-201, thereby allowing Herriman to serve on the board for the stated term. The resolution primarily affects the composition of the state’s higher education governing body and, indirectly, the institutions and students overseen by that board.
Impact
The resolution has a narrow legal impact: it fulfills the Senate’s confirmation role for a governor-appointed member of the Tennessee Board of Regents under Tennessee Code Annotated section 49-8-201. It does not amend education statutes, create new programs, or change board authority; instead, it authorizes the named appointee to occupy a board seat representing the 4th Congressional District through June 30, 2028. The practical effect is to shape the membership of the state body that oversees Tennessee’s public higher education system.
Sentiment
The available voting history indicates strong support and little opposition. The Senate Education Committee recommended adoption on a 9-0 vote, and the full Senate adopted the resolution on a 32-0 vote. The bill text itself is complimentary toward the appointee, describing him as accomplished and committed to public service, and there is no record of committee debate or dissent in the provided materials.
Contention
No substantive controversy is reflected in the provided record. The only potentially notable point is the appointee’s background, which includes prior work for Republican political organizations and the NRA’s legislative arm, along with service in Governor Bill Lee’s administration. However, the unanimous committee and floor votes suggest that any such considerations did not generate visible opposition in this proceeding. The resolution appears to have been treated as a routine confirmation matter.
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.