Senate Joint Resolution 118 is a legislative measure to confirm the appointment of Lynn Richardson from Elizabethton to the Tennessee Ethics Commission, as selected by Governor Bill Lee. Ms. Richardson is recognized for her extensive career in journalism, having served as president and publisher of the Elizabethton Star and the Herald & Tribune, as well as founding the Newspapers in Education program for the Johnson City Press. Her contributions to the field have earned her multiple awards from the Tennessee Press Association, and she is actively involved in her community through her roles on the boards of the Elizabethton/Carter County Boys and Girls Club and the Isaiah 117 House.

The resolution emphasizes that, in accordance with Tennessee law, gubernatorial appointees must receive confirmation through a two-thirds vote from both houses of the General Assembly. If approved, Lynn Richardson's term on the Tennessee Ethics Commission will extend until December 31, 2028.