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SJR 106

General Assembly, Confirmation of Appointment - Trevia Chatman, Tennessee State University Board of Trustees -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Confirms Trevia Chatman's appointment to the TSU Board of Trustees through March 31, 2027.

Companion HJR 155 substituted for SJR
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Bill Summary · SJR 106

Summary of Senate Joint Resolution 106 (SJR 106) / Companion House Joint Resolution 155 (HJR 155)

Overview

  • Purpose: To confirm the appointment of Trevia Chatman to the Tennessee State University (TSU) Board of Trustees.
  • Vehicle and status: Originally introduced as Senate Joint Resolution 106 (SJR 106) on Feb 10, 2025. A companion House Joint Resolution (HJR 155) substituted for SJR 106 on March 13, 2025. The measures are the formal confirmation mechanism required for gubernatorial appointees to the TSU Board.
  • Governor’s action: Trevia Chatman has been appointed by Governor Bill Lee to the TSU Board for a term expiring March 31, 2027.
  • Sponsor: Sen. Johnson.

Key Provisions and Intent

  • Declarative purpose: The resolution confirms Trevia Chatman’s appointment to serve on the TSU State University Board of Trustees.
  • Legal basis: Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) §§ 49-8-101 and 49-8-201 authorize governance of TSU by a state university board and require gubernatorial appointments to be confirmed by the General Assembly. The board’s composition requires eight governor-appointed members, with at least three alumni of the institution and at least six of the nine voting members being Tennessee residents.
  • Term: The appointment term confirmed by the resolution runs through March 31, 2027.

Appointee Profile

  • Trevia Chatman is a TSU alumna.
  • Educational background: Master of Business Administration from the University of Memphis.
  • Professional leadership: President of Bank of America, Memphis, for the past six years.
  • Community and civic involvement: Steering committee member for the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art; board member for Shelby Farms Park Conservancy; executive board member of the Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis.
  • Recognitions: Named to the Memphis Business Journal’s “Top 40 Under 40”; recipient of Memphis Grizzlies’ HBCU Empowerment Award.

Affected Entities and Scope

  • Affected entity: Tennessee State University Board of Trustees.
  • Scope of impact: Confirms a gubernatorial appointment to the TSU Board, enabling Chatman to participate in governance of TSU and contribute to its strategic oversight.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Filing and introduction: Filed Feb 10, 2025; introduced as SJR 106 (Sen. Johnson).
  • Early action: Passed First Consideration on Feb 12, 2025; Second Consideration on Feb 13, 2025.
  • Committee handling: Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for March 5, 2025; recommended for adoption by the Senate Education Committee on March 5, 2025.
  • Scheduling: Placed on Senate Consent Calendar for March 13, 2025.
  • Vehicle substitution: On March 13, 2025, HJR 155 substituted for SJR 106 as the companion measure.
  • Final step: The resolution, as both a Senate and House joint resolution, would be required to be concurred by both chambers to effect the confirmation; the text shown indicates the formal confirmation language granting Chatman’s seat through March 31, 2027.

Bottom-line Impact

  • If enacted, Trevia Chatman will serve as a voting member of the TSU Board of Trustees until March 31, 2027, pending the usual regulatory and confirmation processes. The appointment aligns with statutory requirements for alumni representation and residency for TSU board members.

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

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