A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Steven Emil Johnson to the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission

Tennessee Senate Joint Resolution 839 (SJR0839) is a legislative measure confirming the appointment of Steven Emil Johnson to the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission. The resolution was introduced by Senator Rusty Crowe and passed through the Senate and House before being signed by the Governor on March 25, 2026. ([wapp.capitol.tn.gov](https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=SJR0839&GA=114&utm_source=openai))

TN SJR0839 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Rusty Crowe (R), currently “Passed” since March 25, 2026.

We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 99 of them sponsored by Rusty Crowe.

While specific media coverage on SJR0839 is not readily available, the swift passage of the resolution through both legislative chambers and its signing by the Governor suggest a consensus in support of Steven Emil Johnson's appointment to the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission. ([wapp.capitol.tn.gov](https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=SJR0839&GA=114&utm_source=openai))

No negative media coverage or public opposition regarding SJR0839 has been identified. The unanimous votes in both the Senate and House indicate a lack of significant dissent concerning Steven Emil Johnson's appointment. ([wapp.capitol.tn.gov](https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=SJR0839&GA=114&utm_source=openai))

The bill SJR0839 is a resolution to confirm the appointment of Steven Emil Johnson to the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission, which primarily deals with public lands and natural resources, specifically forestry. The sponsor, Rusty Crowe, has a background as a former hospital administrator and is currently affiliated with East Tennessee State University and various health-related organizations. His personal financial interests do not include any direct involvement in forestry or natural resource management, nor do they suggest any potential for personal financial gain from the appointment of Johnson to the commission.

Given that Crowe's interests are primarily in healthcare and education, and there are no documented business interests or investments in the forestry sector, the risk of conflict of interest is minimal. The lack of any direct overlaps between Crowe's financial interests and the bill's subject matter indicates that there is little to no potential for personal financial gain arising from this legislation. Therefore, the analysis concludes that the risk level is low.

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