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SJR 98

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2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Tim Carpenter and 10 co-sponsors

Confirms Phillip Fulmer's appointment to the Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation Board of Directors, with a term ending June 30, 2027.

Failed to adopt pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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Bill Summary · SJR 98

Summary: SJR 98 (Companion HJR 163 substituted) – Confirmation of Phillip Fulmer to Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation Board of Directors

Purpose and intent

  • This joint resolution seeks to confirm the governor’s appointment of Phillip “Phil” Fulmer to the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation (TELC).
  • The resolution states that Fulmer’s appointment will expire on June 30, 2027, aligning with the statutory framework for TELC board appointments.

Key provisions and changes

  • Confirmation authority: Board appointments by the governor to TELC require confirmation by a joint resolution of the General Assembly (as provided by Tennessee Code Annotated § 4-51-103(f)).
  • Appointee: Phillip Fulmer is named as a member of the TELC Board of Directors.
  • Term: Fulmer’s term on the TELC board is set to expire June 30, 2027.
  • Legal basis referenced: The resolution cites:
    • TCA § 4-51-101 (creation of TELC)
    • TCA § 4-51-103 (governor appoints seven TELC board members)
    • The confirmation requirement in § 4-51-103(f)
  • Substitution status: The companion House Joint Resolution (HJR 163) substituted for SJR 98, indicating concurrent action in the House to adopt the same confirmation language.

Who is affected

  • Primary affected entity: Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation Board of Directors.
  • Beneficiaries/impacts: TELC governance and oversight for lottery operations in Tennessee. Fulmer’s background may influence board perspectives and public visibility, given his prominence in Tennessee sports and public service.
  • Fulmer’s qualifications (as presented in the bill): Former University of Tennessee football head coach (1992–2008), athletic director, and current public-facing roles (e.g., spokesperson for youth suicide prevention; chair of the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame board). The record emphasizes leadership, public recognition, and community involvement.

Procedural and timeline notes

  • Prefiled: December 1, 2025.
  • Sponsor added: March 10, 2025.
  • Substitution: March 10, 2025, with HJR 163 substituted for SJR.
  • Committee actions:
    • February 25, 2025: Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar (for 3/4/2025)
    • February 13, 2025: Passed on Second Consideration (to committee)
    • February 12, 2025: Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
    • March 4, 2025: Recommended for adoption by Senate State and Local Government Committee
    • March 7, 2025: Placed on Senate Consent Calendar (for 3/10/2025)
    • March 10, 2025: Sponsor actions and substitution noted; bill advanced toward adoption
  • Effective date: Upon passage/adoption of the joint resolution (typical for confirmation resolutions), with the appointment term specified as expiring June 30, 2027.

What this means

  • If enacted, Phillip Fulmer will serve as a member of the TELC Board of Directors until mid-2027, following the governor’s appointment process and General Assembly confirmation.
  • The action is procedural and ceremonial, establishing official legislative consent for the executive branch’s appointed board member.

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

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