A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of John McCarty to the fish and wildlife commission.

Tennessee Senate Joint Resolution 115 (SJR0115) was a proposal to confirm Governor Bill Lee's appointment of John McCarty to the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission, representing the 9th district. The resolution highlighted McCarty's background as an Eagle Scout, his experience in engineering, and his passion for hunting and fishing. The Senate Energy, Agriculture, and Natural Resources Committee recommended the resolution for adoption on March 5, 2025. However, on March 10, 2025, the Senate substituted the companion House Joint Resolution 192 (HJR0192) for SJR0115, which was subsequently signed by the Governor on March 19, 2025, confirming McCarty's appointment. ([wapp.capitol.tn.gov](https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=SJR0115&GA=114&utm_source=openai))

TN SJR0115 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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The confirmation of John McCarty to the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission was met with approval, as evidenced by the unanimous votes in both the Senate and the House. His background as an Eagle Scout and his dedication to conservation and wildlife management were likely viewed as valuable assets to the commission. ([wapp.capitol.tn.gov](https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=HJR0192&GA=114&utm_source=openai))

No significant negative media coverage or public opposition regarding John McCarty's appointment to the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission was found.

The bill SJR0115 concerns the appointment of John McCarty to the Fish and Wildlife Commission, which primarily deals with public lands and natural resources, specifically forestry. 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, none of these interests directly intersect with the forestry or public lands sectors that the bill addresses. Johnson's financial interests are largely in healthcare, real estate, and various investment funds, none of which would be directly impacted by the appointment of a commission member focused on wildlife and forestry issues.

Given the lack of direct overlap between Johnson's personal financial interests and the subject matter of the bill, the risk of a conflict of interest is minimal. The absence of any financial stake in forestry or related industries means that there is no apparent personal financial gain that could arise from the passage of this resolution. As such, the analysis indicates a low risk level regarding potential conflicts of interest.

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