House Joint Resolution 159, sponsored by Representative Lamberth, seeks to confirm the appointment of Charles Traughber 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 Traughber, a Tennessee State University alumnus and current general counsel at Bridgestone Americas, for a term that will last until March 31, 2030.

The resolution emphasizes the qualifications of Traughber, highlighting his educational background and experience, including his service on various boards such as the Preston Taylor Ministries and the Tennessee State University Foundation Board. As per the law, Traughber's appointment requires confirmation by both the Senate and the House of Representatives, and this resolution serves to formalize that confirmation.