House Joint Resolution 156 is a legislative measure aimed at confirming the appointment of Jeffery Norfleet to the state university board of Tennessee State University. The resolution outlines the legal framework for the governance of the university, as specified in Tennessee Code Annotated, which mandates that the governor appoint eight members to the board, with certain requirements regarding alumni status and residency. Governor Bill Lee has appointed Norfleet, whose term will expire on March 31, 2027.

Jeffery Norfleet is a double graduate of Tennessee State University, holding a Master of Education and a Bachelor of Science in English and Music. He also earned a Doctor of Education from Trevecca Nazarene University and currently serves as the vice president for administration at Shorter College in Arkansas. The resolution emphasizes that his appointment is subject to confirmation by both the Senate and the House of Representatives, and it seeks to formalize his role on the board.