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Tennessee Senate Bill SR0170

Tennessee 2023-2024 Regular Session

Tennessee Senate Bill SR0170

Introduced
1/24/24  
Enrolled
2/13/24  

Caption

A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Barry Stephenson to the Tennessee board of regents.

Impact

The resolution signifies the state's formal endorsement of Barry Stephenson's qualifications and readiness to serve on the Board. His extensive background in environmental analytical laboratories and education lends credibility to his appointment. The passage of SR0170 not only affirms Governor Bill Lee's selection of Stephenson but also reinforces the state's commitment to having experienced individuals in educational governance.

Summary

Senate Resolution 170 (SR0170) seeks to confirm the appointment of Barry Stephenson to the Tennessee Board of Regents. The bill outlines the process for this confirmation, which is a requirement under Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 49-8-201. This section details the composition and appointment procedures for the Board of Regents, which oversees public higher education in the state.

Contention

Given that SR0170 is a confirmation resolution rather than a contentious policy bill, it is less likely to invoke significant debate. However, discussions related to educational appointments can sometimes touch on broader issues, such as the effectiveness of the Board or concerns regarding representation and governance in public education. In this case, Stephenson's appointment reflects an effort to ensure that the Board is equipped with members who possess relevant experience and a strong commitment to public service, which supporters of the resolution would advocate as beneficial for the state's educational system.

Latest SR0170 Activity

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TN SR0020

A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Shane Hooper to the Tennessee board of regents.

TN SR0167

A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Thomas A.H. White of Chattanooga to the Tennessee board of regents.

TN SR0016

A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Kyle Spurgeon of Jackson to the Tennessee board of regents.

TN SR0017

A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Todd Kaestner to the Tennessee board of regents.

TN SR0013

A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Jeremy Harrell of Eagleville to the Tennessee board of regents.

TN SR0011

A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Nisha Powers of Memphis to the Tennessee board of regents.

TN SR0012

A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Deanne Dewitt of Sumner County to the Tennessee board of regents.

TN SR0169

A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Ross Roberts of Northeast State Community College to the Tennessee board of regents.

TN SJR0536

A RESOLUTION to honor Barry A. Stephenson of Oak Ridge on his receipt of the 2023 Bill Wilcox Bow Tie Award.

TN SR0168

A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Vanessa Pilkinton of Tennessee College of Applied Technology Dickson to the Tennessee board of regents.

Similar Bills

TN HB0992

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 1, Chapter 3; Section 2-3-107; Title 4, Chapter 29, Part 2; Section 8-35-242; Section 8-38-126; Section 9-8-203; Section 10-7-504; Section 37-1-408 and Title 49, relative to charter schools.

TN SB1014

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 1, Chapter 3; Section 2-3-107; Title 4, Chapter 29, Part 2; Section 8-35-242; Section 8-38-126; Section 9-8-203; Section 10-7-504; Section 37-1-408 and Title 49, relative to charter schools.

TN HB0074

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2; Title 4; Title 8; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 40; Title 41; Title 49; Title 50; Title 54; Title 55; Title 62; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to high school equivalency credentials.

TN SB0255

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2; Title 4; Title 8; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 40; Title 41; Title 49; Title 50; Title 54; Title 55; Title 62; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to high school equivalency credentials.

TN SB0329

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.

TN HB0321

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.

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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.