A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Lynn Richardson of Elizabethton to the Tennessee Ethics Commission.

Tennessee Senate Joint Resolution 118 (SJR0118) was a legislative measure confirming the appointment of Lynn Richardson from Elizabethton to the Tennessee Ethics Commission. The resolution was sponsored by Senator Jack Johnson, a Republican. It passed the Senate on March 10, 2025, with a unanimous vote of 30-0, and the House concurred on April 16, 2025, with a vote of 96-0. The resolution was signed by the Governor on April 30, 2025, completing the legislative process. ([wapp.capitol.tn.gov](https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=SJR0118&GA=114&utm_source=openai))

TN SJR0118 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Jack Johnson (R), currently “Passed” since April 30, 2025.

We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 353 of them sponsored by Jack Johnson.

The confirmation of Lynn Richardson to the Tennessee Ethics Commission was met with bipartisan support, as evidenced by the unanimous votes in both the Senate and House. This suggests a positive reception of her appointment across the political spectrum. However, specific media coverage or public commentary on the appointment is not readily available.

There is no available information indicating any negative media coverage or public dissent regarding Lynn Richardson's appointment to the Tennessee Ethics Commission.

The bill SJR0118 is a resolution to confirm the appointment of Lynn Richardson to the Tennessee Ethics Commission, which primarily deals with the oversight of ethical conduct in government operations. Jack Johnson's personal financial interests include a position at CIGNA Healthcare, ownership of a consulting firm, and various investments, none of which directly relate to the ethics commission's oversight responsibilities. While Johnson is involved in the healthcare sector and has investments in several funds, these interests do not create a direct financial incentive related to the appointment of an ethics commissioner. Furthermore, there are no documented personal financial interests that would benefit from the confirmation of this appointment, indicating a low risk of conflict of interest.

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