TN HJR0195

Confirms Governor Bill Lee's appointment of Lynn Richardson of Elizabethton to the Tennessee Ethics Commission, with term expiring December 31, 2028

Richardson is appointed as the Governor's majority party appointee pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 3-6-103

Appointee has extensive journalism background as president/publisher of the Elizabethton Star, publisher of the Herald & Tribune, and founder of the Newspapers in Education program for the Johnson City Press

Richardson has served the Tennessee Press Association as president, district director, and board member, receiving multiple first-place awards for editorial and news excellence

Confirmation requires two-thirds (2/3) approval vote by both the House and Senate