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Committee advances governor's ethics-commission nominee Dewey Branstetter
Summary
The State and Local Government Committee heard gubernatorial minority appointment Dewey Branstetter and voted to move the confirmation resolution to Calendar and Rules after brief questioning and an introduction from the sponsor.
The State and Local Government Committee advanced a gubernatorial minority appointment to the Tennessee Ethics Commission on Wednesday, moving House Joint Resolution 0877 to Calendar and Rules.
Sponsor remarks introduced the nominee and highlighted his legal career; the committee then invited the nominee to speak. Dewey Branstetter introduced himself, saying, "I'm Dewey Branstetter. Native Nashvillian." He told members he practiced law for more than four decades, had written ethics policies for nonprofits and public entities and was willing to serve if the committee confirmed the nomination. The sponsor noted Branstetter "served 11 years on the Metro Council School Board" and cited his work in local civic boards.
Committee members asked a small number of follow-up questions about the nominee's background and familiarity with ethics policy. Representative Mitchell and others offered brief endorsements. After discussion, the committee voted to move HJR 0877 to Calendar and Rules; the clerk announced "you have 22 ayes and 0 nos." The move does not constitute a final confirmation; it advances the resolution in the legislative process.
Provenance: First introduction at committee recognition of HJR 0877; final vote recorded by the clerk.
