Senate Joint Resolution 103, sponsored by Johnson, seeks to confirm the appointment of Marquita Qualls 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 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, which focuses on strategy and operations for STEM-related businesses. Additionally, she 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 with a formal confirmation of her appointment by both the Senate and the House of Representatives.