House Joint Resolution 196, sponsored by Lamberth, seeks to confirm the appointment of Lucas Hilliard to the standards recommendation committee for English language arts in Tennessee. This committee, established under Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 49-1-312, is responsible for advising on educational standards in English language arts. Governor Bill Lee has appointed Hilliard to serve on the committee for a term that will end on December 31, 2025.

Lucas Hilliard is an experienced educator, having taught various English courses at White House High School in Sumner County since 2019. He holds a bachelor's degree from Vanderbilt University and a master's degree in education from Union University. The resolution emphasizes that all appointments to the committee require confirmation by both the Senate and the House of Representatives, and it formally confirms Hilliard's appointment.