Senate Joint Resolution 116, sponsored by Johnson, seeks to confirm the appointment of Mark Rogers to the state forestry commission in Tennessee. This commission, established under Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 11-4-201, consists of seven members appointed by the governor. Governor Bill Lee has nominated Rogers to represent landowners with 500 or more acres of forest, with his term set to expire on June 30, 2029.

Mark Rogers brings nearly thirty years of experience in forest management and is a certified forester with the Society of American Foresters. Currently serving as the Central Appalachian forest manager for The Nature Conservancy, he emphasizes sustainable practices, water quality, and forestry education. Rogers holds both a bachelor's and a master's degree in forestry from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and is an active member of the Society of American Foresters and the Tennessee Forestry Association. The resolution confirms his appointment, as required by state law.