TN SR0012Tennessee Senate Resolution 12 (SR0012) was passed on March 18, 2025, confirming the appointment of Deanne Dewitt from Sumner County to the Tennessee Board of Regents. The resolution was sponsored by Senators Jack Johnson, Ferrell Haile, and Dawn White. The Senate adopted the resolution unanimously, with a vote of 32 in favor and none against. ([legiscan.com](https://legiscan.com/TN/bill/SR0012/2025?utm_source=openai))
TN SR0012 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Jack Johnson (R), currently “Passed” since March 18, 2025.
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The unanimous passage of SR0012 reflects bipartisan support for Deanne Dewitt's appointment to the Tennessee Board of Regents. This consensus suggests confidence in her qualifications and potential contributions to the board. The swift and unanimous approval indicates a positive reception among state legislators.
No significant negative media coverage or public opposition regarding SR0012 has been reported. The absence of dissenting votes and media reports suggests a lack of controversy surrounding Deanne Dewitt's appointment.
The bill SR0012 is a resolution to confirm the appointment of Deanne Dewitt to the Tennessee Board of Regents, which primarily deals with higher education governance. The sponsor, Jack Johnson, has a diverse range of personal financial interests, including roles in healthcare, real estate, and various investment funds. However, there are no direct overlaps between his personal financial interests and the education sector or the specific impacts of this bill. Johnson's position at CIGNA Healthcare and ownership of a consulting firm do not directly relate to the governance or operations of the Tennessee Board of Regents. Additionally, his investments in various funds are not specifically tied to educational institutions or their funding mechanisms. Therefore, the risk of a conflict of interest is low, as there is no evidence suggesting that Johnson stands to gain personally from the appointment of Dewitt or the activities of the Board of Regents.
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 |
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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 SR0012 do?
Tennessee Senate Resolution 12 (SR0012) was passed on March 18, 2025, confirming the appointment of Deanne Dewitt from Sumner County to the Tennessee Board of Regents. The resolution was sponsored by Senators Jack Johnson, Ferrell Haile, and Dawn White. The Senate adopted the resolution unanimously, with a vote of 32 in favor and none against.…
What is the status of TN SR0012?
TN SR0012 is currently “Passed” in the Tennessee legislature.
Who sponsored TN SR0012?
Jack Johnson (R) sponsored TN SR0012.
