Senate Joint Resolution 101, sponsored by Johnson, seeks to confirm the appointment of Dakasha Winton 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 Winton for a term that will last until March 31, 2028.

Dakasha Winton is a graduate of Tennessee State University and the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law. She currently serves as the senior vice president and chief government relations officer for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and has prior experience as a member of the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. The resolution confirms her appointment, which is subject to approval by both the Senate and the House of Representatives.