House Joint Resolution 242 confirms the appointment of John Hie as a commissioner of the Tennessee Public Utility Commission. This appointment was made jointly by Governor Bill Lee, Lieutenant Governor Randy McNally, and Speaker Cameron Sexton, and Hie will serve a term that expires on June 30, 2030. Hie has a diverse background, having retired from Stephens, Inc., an investment firm, and previously worked as a financial advisor and broker. He is also a veteran who served as a pharmacist in the U.S. Army and has experience as a managing pharmacist and independent pharmacy owner.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of Hie's extensive business experience, which is expected to be beneficial to the commission. According to Tennessee law, each appointment to the Tennessee Public Utility Commission must be confirmed by a joint resolution adopted by both houses of the General Assembly, which this resolution seeks to accomplish.