House Joint Resolution 156, sponsored by Lamberth, seeks to confirm the appointment of Jeffery Norfleet to the state university board of Tennessee State University. This appointment is in accordance with Tennessee Code Annotated, which mandates that the governor appoint eight members to the board, with specific requirements regarding alumni representation and residency. Governor Bill Lee has appointed Norfleet, whose term will expire on March 31, 2027. Norfleet is a double graduate of Tennessee State University and currently serves as the vice president for administration at Shorter College in Arkansas.

The resolution emphasizes that each gubernatorial appointee to the state university board must be confirmed by both the Senate and the House of Representatives. With Norfleet's extensive background in education and previous roles with various educational institutions, the resolution aims to solidify his position on the board, thereby contributing to the governance of Tennessee State University.