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TN HJR0160
TN HJR0160A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Dakasha Winton to the state university board of Tennessee State University.
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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
03/04/2025
03/04/2025
Crossed Over
03/11/2025
03/11/2025
Passed
03/14/2025
03/14/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/25/2025
03/25/2025
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
to confirm the appointment of Dakasha Winton to the state university board of Tennessee State University.
AI Summary
This resolution confirms the appointment of Dakasha Winton to the Tennessee State University board, as nominated by Governor Bill Lee for a term ending March 31, 2028. The resolution explains that under Tennessee law, the governor appoints eight members to the university's state board, with specific requirements that at least three appointees must be alumni of the institution and at least six must be Tennessee residents. Winton, a graduate of Tennessee State University and the University of Memphis Law School, currently serves as senior vice president and chief government relations officer for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and previously represented East Tennessee on the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. The resolution notes that her appointment is subject to confirmation by both the state senate and house of representatives, and formally approves her appointment to the university board.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (6)
William Lamberth (R)*,
Scott Cepicky (R),
Mark Cochran (R),
G.A. Hardaway (D),
Kelly Keisling (R),
Harold Love (D),
Last Action
Signed by Governor. (on 03/25/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HJR0160&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HJR0160.pdf |
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