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SJR 105

General Assembly, Confirmation of Appointment - Jeffery Norfleet, Tennessee State University Board of Trustees -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Confirms Gov. appoints Jeffery Norfleet to TSU Board of Trustees for a term ending March 31, 2027, boosting governance with an alumnus and higher-ed leader.

Companion HJR 156 substituted for SJR
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Bill Summary · SJR 105

Summary of SJR 105 (Companion HJR 156 substituted)

A joint resolution to confirm the appointment of Jeffery Norfleet to the Tennessee State University (TSU) Board of Trustees. The companion House Joint Resolution (HJR 156) substituted for the Senate version (SJR 105).

Key purpose

  • To formally confirm Jeffery Norfleet’s appointment by the Governor to the TSU State University Board of Trustees, for a term expiring March 31, 2027.

Background and context

  • TSU governance is vested in a state university board. The Governor appoints eight of the nine voting members; at least three must be TSU alumni, and at least six of the nine voting members must be residents of Tennessee.
  • Jeffery Norfleet is presented as a qualified candidate with higher education leadership experience, including TSU alumni status.

Appointment details

  • Governor: Bill Lee
  • Appointee: Jeffery Norfleet
  • Term: Expiration date of March 31, 2027
  • Qualifications highlighted in the bill:
    • TSU alumnus (double graduate): TSU Master of Education (2010) and TSU Bachelor of Science in English and Music (2008)
    • Doctorate: Doctor of Education from Trevecca Nazarene University (2018)
    • Professional background: Vice president for administration at Shorter College (Arkansas); prior roles with the Tennessee Board of Regents, the Tennessee Higher Education Commission, and Trevecca Nazarene University

Provisions and changes

  • The resolution formally confirms Norfleet’s appointment to the TSU Board of Trustees.
  • It reiterates the statutory framework governing board composition and the confirmation requirement:
    • Each governor-appointed member is subject to confirmation by both chambers of the General Assembly.

Affected parties

  • Jeffery Norfleet: confirmed as a voting member of the TSU Board of Trustees
  • Tennessee State University: board governance impacted by the appointment
  • Tennessee General Assembly: responsible for the confirmation process
  • Tennessee residents and TSU alumni requirements: reinforced by the board’s statutory composition standards

Procedural/timeline overview

  • Introduced: February 10, 2025
  • February 12, 2025: Passed on First Consideration
  • February 13, 2025: Passed on Second Consideration, referred to Senate Education Committee
  • February 27, 2025: Sponsor(s) added; placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for March 5
  • March 5, 2025: Recommended for adoption by Senate Education Committee; referred to Senate Calendar Committee
  • March 11, 2025: Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for March 13
  • March 13, 2025: Companion HJR 156 substituted for SJR (status update reflecting substitution)

Potential impact

  • Confirms governance leadership for TSU, aligning with statutory requirements regarding alumni representation and Tennessee residency among voting board members.
  • Strengthens TSU oversight through a formally confirmed board member with extensive higher education administration experience.

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

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