Bill > SJR0118

This resolution confirms the appointment of Lynn Richardson to the Tennessee Ethics Commission, a state oversight body. Specifically, Governor Bill Lee has nominated Richardson, a respected journalist from Elizabethton who has served as president and publisher of the Elizabethton Star and the Herald & Tribune, to serve on the commission. Richardson has an extensive background in publishing, having received numerous awards from the Tennessee Press Association and serving in leadership roles within the press organization. She is also actively involved in community service, sitting on boards for the Elizabethton/Carter County Boys and Girls Club and the Isaiah 117 House. The resolution notes that, as required by Tennessee Code Annotated Section 3-6-103, her appointment must be confirmed by a two-thirds vote of approval from both houses of the General Assembly. If confirmed, Richardson's term on the Tennessee Ethics Commission will expire on December 31, 2028.

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