TN SJR0105This bill is a resolution to confirm Jeffery Norfleet's appointment to the Board of Trustees for Tennessee State University. The appointment is part of the process to ensure that qualified individuals serve on the university's governing body.
TN SJR0105 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Jack Johnson (R), currently “Introduced” since February 10, 2025.
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Supporters of the bill would highlight that confirming Jeffery Norfleet's appointment brings experienced leadership to Tennessee State University. They may argue that his background will benefit the university's mission and help enhance educational opportunities for students.
Critics might argue that the bill reflects a lack of transparency in the appointment process and question whether Norfleet's qualifications are sufficient for such an important role. They may also express concerns about potential political influences in university governance.
The bill SJR0105 is a resolution to confirm the appointment of Jeffery Norfleet to the state university board of Tennessee State University, which primarily falls within the education policy area. The sponsor, Jack Johnson, has a diverse range of personal financial interests, including his role as Vice President of Client Relations at CIGNA Healthcare and ownership of a small business consulting firm. However, these interests do not directly intersect with the education sector or the specific responsibilities of a university board member. There are no documented personal financial interests that would suggest a potential for personal financial gain from this appointment.
Unlike federal analysis based on campaign donations, state analysis examines legislators' personal financial interests — their jobs, businesses, and investments.
| Type | Description | Industry | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupation | Vice President of Client Relations at a healthcare company | — | AI-researched |
| Employer | CIGNA Healthcare | Health Services/HMOs | TN Legislature bio |
| Business Owner | Owner of a small business consulting firm | — | AI-researched |
| Spouse Employer | Owner of Johnson & Associates, a real estate company | Real Estate | AI-researched |
| Employer | LFGS, LLC | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | COPART, INC. | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | BROWNING OIL COMPANY, INC. | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | BRIGHTSTONE BOARD MEMBER from Sep 2020 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | FIDELITY PURITAN FUND | Securities & Investment | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | FIDELITY CONTRA FUND | Securities & Investment | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | FIDELITY OTC FUND | Securities & Investment | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | VIRTUS NFS LARGE CAP FUND | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | COLUMBIA SELECT MID CAP FUND | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | JANUS ENTERPRISE FUND | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | FRANKLIN SMALL CAP FUND | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | DFA INTERNATIONAL VALUE FUND | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | BROWN CAPITAL SMALL COMPANY FUND | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | VANGUARD TOTAL BOND MARKET FUND | Securities & Investment | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | VANGUARD INSTITUTIONAL INDEX FUND | Securities & Investment | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | FIDELITY INTERNATIONAL DISCOVERY FUND | Securities & Investment | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | COPART, INC | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | DODGE AND COX INCOME FUND | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Occupation | Law, JUDGE | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | Leadership PAC: JACK PAC | — | TN Ethics Commission |
Items marked "AI-researched" are generated from public sources but have not been independently verified. Verified data is sourced from official legislature websites and disclosure filings.
About This Analysis
This summary was generated using AI from the bill's official text and metadata. Data sourced from LegiScan and the Tennessee General Assembly. Conflict analysis examines the sponsor's personal financial interests for potential overlaps with the bill's subject matter.
What does TN SJR0105 do?
This bill is a resolution to confirm Jeffery Norfleet's appointment to the Board of Trustees for Tennessee State University. The appointment is part of the process to ensure that qualified individuals serve on the university's governing body.
What is the status of TN SJR0105?
TN SJR0105 is currently “Introduced” in the Tennessee legislature.
Who sponsored TN SJR0105?
Jack Johnson (R) sponsored TN SJR0105.
