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SJR 114

General Assembly, Confirmation of Appointment - Rosemary McIlhenny, Fish and Wildlife Commission -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Confirms Governor's appointment of Rosemary McIlhenny to Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission (5th district) through February 28, 2031, shaping wildlife policy and governance.

Companion HJR 191 substituted for SJR
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Bill Summary · SJR 114

Summary: Senate Joint Resolution 114 (SJR 114) — Confirmation of Rosemary McIlhenny to the Fish and Wildlife Commission

What the bill does

  • SJR 114 is a joint resolution to confirm the governor’s appointment of Rosemary McIlhenny to the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission.
  • If confirmed, McIlhenny will serve as the representative for Tennessee’s 5th district on the commission.
  • Term length: McIlhenny’s appointed term would expire on February 28, 2031.
  • Administrative note: The companion House joint resolution, HJR 191, substituted for SJR 114 during the process.

Key provisions and language

  • The resolution states the purpose as confirming the governor’s appointment to the Fish and Wildlife Commission, a nine-member body created under Tenn. Code Ann. § 70-1-201.
  • It reiterates that gubernatorial appointments to the commission are subject to confirmation by:
    • The House committee with jurisdiction over such matters (Energy, Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee)
    • The Senate committee with jurisdiction over energy, agriculture and natural resources
    • The General Assembly by joint resolution
  • The formal confirmation language specifies the term end date of February 28, 2031.

About the appointee

  • Rosemary McIlhenny is presented as a longtime conservationist with a deep family heritage in stewardship and land/wildlife conservation.
  • Notable background and affiliations:
    • Native of Avery Island, Louisiana.
    • Board member and current chair of the Land Trust for Tennessee.
    • Involved with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA), including hunting programs aimed at new and female hunters and the agency’s Heritage Club.
    • National board memberships and involvement with organizations such as the Delta Waterfowl Foundation, GWM Foundation, and the Southern Food and Beverage Foundation.
    • Community involvement with Cheekwood Botanical Garden, Ducks Unlimited, Friends of Warner Park, Montgomery Bell Academy, and the Tennessee Wildlife Federation.
  • Public service emphasis includes mentoring first-time hunters and expanding awareness of state outdoor recreation programs to broaden accessibility.

Who is affected

  • Primary: The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission (appointment as the 5th district representative).
  • Secondary: State agencies and stakeholders involved in wildlife management, hunting programs, habitat conservation, and outdoor recreation policy in Tennessee.
  • The general public of Tennessee may experience the commission’s decisions on wildlife management, habitat protection, and outdoor recreation opportunities.

Procedural timeline and status

  • Introduced: February 10, 2025.
  • Legislation path:
    • February 10: Filed for introduction.
    • February 12: Introduced and passed on first consideration.
    • February 13: Passed on second consideration, referred to Senate Energy, Agriculture, and Natural Resources Committee.
    • February 26: Placed on committee calendar for March 5, 2025.
    • March 4–5, 2025: Sponsor added; committee actions taken; recommended for adoption by Senate Energy, Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee.
    • March 7, 2025: Placed on Senate Consent Calendar for March 10, 2025.
    • March 10, 2025: Companion HJR 191 substituted for SJR 114 (house action alignment).
  • Status: The bill is a joint resolution; the companion HJR 191 substitutes for SJR 114 as part of the confirmation process.

Potential impact

  • Formal confirmation of Rosemary McIlhenny would add her conservation leadership and experience to the Fish and Wildlife Commission.
  • Her background suggests potential emphasis on habitat conservation, hunting participation, women and new hunter programs, outdoor recreation accessibility, and collaboration with conservation organizations.
  • No new funding or substantive policy changes are contained in the text; the action primarily affects governance of the commission and its membership.

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

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