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HJR 172

General Assembly, Confirmation of Appointment - David Jones, Public Utility Commission -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by William Lamberth

Confirms David Jones as Tennessee Public Utility Commission member for a six-year term (ending June 30, 2030), ensuring experienced leadership for state utilities.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 172

Summary: HJR 172 – Confirmation of Appointment of David Jones to the Tennessee Public Utility Commission

Purpose and Intent

  • HJR 172 is a joint resolution to confirm the appointment of David Jones to the Tennessee Public Utility Commission (TPUC).
  • Under Tennessee law (Tenn. Code Ann. § 65-1-101), two TPUC commissioners are appointed by the governor; this resolution confirms one such appointment for a six-year term.

Key Provisions

  • Confirms David Jones to serve as a member of the TPUC.
  • Term: Six years, expiring June 30, 2030.
  • The resolution explicitly states that appointment confirmations must be made by joint resolution adopted by both houses of the General Assembly.
  • The current version notes Jones’s prior service as TPUC chairman and his ongoing involvement with the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) Gas Committee.
  • Background details on Jones include leadership experience in the energy sector and private enterprise.

Appointee Background and Qualifications

  • Former chairman of the TPUC; recently reelected for another term.
  • Serves on the NARUC Gas Committee.
  • Former CEO of Complete Holdings Group and EnableComp LLC; companies recognized on the Inc. 5000 list for rapid growth and cited as a Top Workplace by The Tennessean.
  • Twenty-nine years of experience in the energy industry with the nation’s largest natural gas interstate transmission company; involvement in multiple industry committees and task forces.
  • Professional: Certified facilitator/executive coach.
  • Education: Bachelor of Science in Business (University of Tennessee, Knoxville) and an MBA (University of Houston).
  • Personal background: Native of Portland, Tennessee.

Who/What is Affected

  • Tennessee Public Utility Commission (TPUC): The appointment of a commissioner is confirmed by this resolution.
  • The broader energy/regulatory landscape in Tennessee, given Jones’s extensive regulatory and industry experience and leadership roles.

Timeline and Procedural Aspects

  • Introduced: March 7, 2025.
  • Initial readings and referrals occurred in March 2025.
  • Senate and House actions culminated with adoption and enrollment in early March 2025.
  • Signed by the Senate Speaker and House Speaker in March 2025.
  • Governor signed the measure on March 12, 2025, finalizing the confirmation.
  • Date and form of term: Six-year term ending June 30, 2030.
  • Legal basis: Confirms appointment under Tenn. Code Ann. § 65-1-101.

Status

  • Status: Signed by the Governor, finalizing the confirmation of David Jones to the TPUC.

Potential Impact

  • Provides continuity and experienced leadership for the TPUC.
  • Jones’s regulatory and industry background is likely to influence decisions on natural gas and other public utilities within Tennessee.
  • The six-year term provides longer-term governance stability for the commission.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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