House Joint Resolution 158 is a legislative measure aimed at confirming the appointment of Marquita Qualls to the state university board of Tennessee State University. The resolution outlines the legal framework for the governance of the university, as established by 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 Qualls for a term that will expire on March 31, 2027.

Marquita Qualls is a graduate of Tennessee State University's chemistry program and holds a Ph.D. from Purdue University. She has a notable professional background, having worked with GSK, a major pharmaceutical company, and later founding her own consulting firm, Entropia Consulting. Additionally, Qualls has held leadership roles in professional organizations, including serving as president of the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers. The resolution concludes by stating that her appointment is subject to confirmation by both the Senate and the House of Representatives.