Tennessee House Bill HJR0104

Tennessee 2023-2024 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/30/23
• Refer: 2/1/23
• Refer: 3/1/23

Caption

A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Tom Jones to the state university board of Tennessee Technological University.

Impact

The resolution confirms Mr. Jones's appointment, which is significant as it highlights the importance of both the qualifications and residency requirements for board members stipulated in state law. According to Tennessee Code Annotated, a considerable number of the board's members must be alumni of the institution and residents of Tennessee. By officially confirming this appointment, the resolution ensures that the university board continues to have representation that is directly tied to its alumni and local community.

Summary

HJR0104 is a resolution aimed at confirming the appointment of Tom Jones to the state university board of Tennessee Technological University. The bill underscores the governance of the university as established under Tennessee Code Annotated, which mandates that the state university board be composed of members appointed by the governor. This bill emphasizes the procedural requirements for gubernatorial appointments, reinforcing the need for legislative confirmation before a newly appointed board member can assume their role.

Contention

There is no notable contention regarding this resolution as it is largely procedural in nature, focusing on confirming an appointed member rather than proposing a new law or significant policy change. Given the overwhelming support indicated by the voting history, which saw a unanimous approval with 95 votes in favor and no opposition, it appears that the appointment of Tom Jones was met with broad bipartisan consensus among the legislators. Thus, there are no significant debates or points of contention reflected in the discussions surrounding HJR0104.