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Senate panel confirms Josh Walker to the Tennessee Claims Commission
Summary
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard brief remarks from Josh Walker about his legal background and confirmed his appointment to the Tennessee Claims Commission by roll call after a short endorsement from a colleague.
The committee took up SJR639 to consider the confirmation of Josh Walker to the Tennessee Claims Commission (Eastern Tennessee seat). Walker introduced himself and briefly summarized his legal background, including years practicing plaintiff and defense work and time in the University of Tennessee's general counsel office where he handled many claims against the state. He said Governor Lee appointed him and he was seeking the legislature's confirmation.
Chairman Gardenhire recognized a colleague, who described Walker as a man of integrity and urged the committee to confirm. The chair moved for confirmation, the motion was seconded, and the secretary recorded the roll-call vote in which the chair announced the committee had recorded ayes sufficient to confirm Walker to the commission.
Provenance: nomination, testimony and roll-call vote are recorded in the transcript (timeline SEG 185'SEG 294).
