TN HJR0109The bill honors Vicki Jones for receiving the Governor's Volunteer Stars Award, recognizing her contributions to the community. It celebrates her dedication and the positive impact she has made through her volunteer work. This resolution highlights the importance of volunteerism in Tennessee.
TN HJR0109 is a house bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Kelly Keisling (R), currently “Passed” since February 21, 2025.
We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 132 of them sponsored by Kelly Keisling.
Supporters would frame this resolution as a celebration of community service and the spirit of volunteerism in Tennessee. They would emphasize Vicki Jones as a role model for others, inspiring more residents to engage in volunteer activities and contribute to their communities.
Critics might argue that while honoring individuals is important, such resolutions can be seen as symbolic gestures that do not address broader issues facing volunteers or the community. They may also contend that resources could be better allocated towards supporting volunteer programs rather than solely recognizing individuals.
The bill HJR0109 is a resolution to honor Vicki Jones for her contributions and does not propose any changes to legislation that would affect specific industries or financial interests. The sponsor, Kelly Keisling, has personal financial interests primarily in the insurance sector and non-profit management, which do not intersect with the ceremonial nature of this resolution. As such, there are no direct financial benefits to Keisling from the passage of this bill, nor does it impact any of his business interests or investments in a way that could create a conflict of interest.
Unlike federal analysis based on campaign donations, state analysis examines legislators' personal financial interests — their jobs, businesses, and investments.
| Type | Description | Industry | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupation | Insurance Agent | — | AI-researched |
| Business Owner | Owner of Keisling Insurance Agency | — | AI-researched |
| Employer | SS | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | THE CHILDRENS CENTER OF THE CUMBERLANDS DIRECTOR from May 2011 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | RAYMOND JAMES | — | TN Ethics Commission |
Items marked "AI-researched" are generated from public sources but have not been independently verified. Verified data is sourced from official legislature websites and disclosure filings.
About This Analysis
This summary was generated using AI from the bill's official text and metadata. Data sourced from LegiScan and the Tennessee General Assembly. Conflict analysis examines the sponsor's personal financial interests for potential overlaps with the bill's subject matter.
What does TN HJR0109 do?
The bill honors Vicki Jones for receiving the Governor's Volunteer Stars Award, recognizing her contributions to the community. It celebrates her dedication and the positive impact she has made through her volunteer work. This resolution highlights the importance of volunteerism in Tennessee.
What is the status of TN HJR0109?
TN HJR0109 is currently “Passed” in the Tennessee legislature.
Who sponsored TN HJR0109?
Kelly Keisling (R) sponsored TN HJR0109.
