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SJR 647

General Assembly, Confirmation of Appointment - Dr. Randall Davis, University of Tennessee Health Science Center Advisory Board -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Confirms Dr. Randall Davis to the UTHSC Advisory Board, extending his term to June 30, 2029, per statutory process for gubernatorial appointments.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · SJR 647

Summary: Senate Joint Resolution 647 (SJR 647) – Tennessee 114th General Assembly

Purpose

  • To confirm the appointment of Dr. Randall Davis to the Advisory Board for the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC).
  • Establishes that confirmations of gubernatorial appointments to the UTHSC advisory board are a legislative responsibility, per Tennessee law.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Appointment Confirmation: The bill confirms Dr. Randall Davis to the UTHSC advisory board.
  • Term Length: The confirmed term expires on June 30, 2029.
  • Composition Context: The advisory board for UTHSC is composed of five members appointed by the governor, per Tennessee Code Annotated § 49-9-501. This joint resolution functions as the Senate and House concurrence to validate the governor’s appointment.
  • Dr. Randall Davis’ Credentials (as described in the bill):
    • Native of Tennessee.
    • Medical degree from the University of Tennessee.
    • Residency in Diagnostic Radiology at Methodist University Hospital (Memphis).
    • Fellowship in Nuclear Radiology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
    • Board-certified by the American Board of Radiology.
    • Professional memberships: American College of Radiology; Tennessee Radiological Society; Radiological Society of North America; American Society of Nuclear Medicine.
    • Affiliated with Memphis Radiological P.C. since 1999.
    • Undergraduate degree in biology and chemistry from the University of Memphis.
  • Legal Basis: Confirms Dr. Davis in accordance with existing statutory procedure requiring legislative confirmation of gubernatorial appointments to the UTHSC advisory board.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Dr. Randall Davis: Appointee to the UTHSC Advisory Board.
  • UTHSC Advisory Board: The five-member board continues to function with gubernatorial appointment confirmations validated by the General Assembly.
  • UTHSC and Tennessee Higher Education/Health System Governance: Maintains established governance and advisory framework for UTHSC, ensuring representation and oversight by medical and radiology expertise.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • The bill is a joint resolution confirming an executive appointment.
  • Term End Date: June 30, 2029.
  • Session and Action Timeline:
    • Reported through multiple legislative steps in 2026, including committee recommendations and floor actions.
    • Passed the Senate and House on March 19, 2026, with unanimous support (Ayes 93–Nays 0).
    • Transmitted to the Governor and signed, concluding with the Governor’s signature on March 25, 2026.

Impact and Significance

  • Formalizes the appointment of a qualified radiology professional to the UTHSC advisory board.
  • Ensures continued governance oversight for UTHSC with expertise in radiology and medical imaging.
  • Maintains the constitutional and statutory process for confirming gubernatorial appointments to state university health-related advisory bodies.

If you’d like, I can add a brief background on the UTHSC advisory board’s role and typical responsibilities to provide additional context.

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

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