TN HJR0724The bill honors Clay Jackson for receiving the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays, a prestigious award from the Consulate-General of Japan. This resolution recognizes his contributions and achievements that led to this international recognition. It celebrates the connection between Tennessee and Japan through his accomplishments.
TN HJR0724 is a house bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Caleb Hemmer (D), currently “Passed” since February 11, 2026.
We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 55 of them sponsored by Caleb Hemmer.
Supporters would highlight this resolution as a celebration of cultural diplomacy and the positive relationships between Tennessee and Japan. They would emphasize Clay Jackson's achievements and the importance of recognizing individuals who contribute to international goodwill and cooperation.
Critics might argue that while honoring individuals is important, such resolutions could be seen as unnecessary or a misuse of legislative time. They may question the relevance of foreign honors in state legislature discussions, suggesting that the focus should be on more pressing local issues.
The bill HJR0724 is a resolution honoring Clay Jackson for receiving an award from the Consulate-General of Japan, which does not involve any financial transactions or regulatory changes that would impact the sponsor, Caleb Hemmer. Hemmer's occupation as a Business Development Executive at Amazon and his various board memberships and business interests do not directly relate to the bill's subject matter of foreign trade and international finance in a manner that would create a conflict of interest. Furthermore, the resolution does not seek to influence or alter any policies that would financially benefit Hemmer or his associated interests.
Unlike federal analysis based on campaign donations, state analysis examines legislators' personal financial interests — their jobs, businesses, and investments.
| Type | Description | Industry | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupation | Business Development Executive | — | AI-researched |
| Employer | Amazon | Electronics Manufacturing | AI-researched |
| Board Member | Board Member of Nashville State Community College Foundation | Education | TN Legislature bio |
| Spouse Employer | ZRG PARTNERS, LLC | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | BELONG HEALTH, INC. | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | 1677 54TH AVE N., #224, NASHVILLE, TN 37209 | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | SOUTHPORT WILDLIFE INC. MEMBER from Jul 2015 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | TNSTARS (529) Held by: Minor Child | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | LANDTRUST, INC. | — | 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 HJR0724 do?
The bill honors Clay Jackson for receiving the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays, a prestigious award from the Consulate-General of Japan. This resolution recognizes his contributions and achievements that led to this international recognition. It celebrates the connection between Tennessee and Japan through his accomplishments.
What is the status of TN HJR0724?
TN HJR0724 is currently “Passed” in the Tennessee legislature.
Who sponsored TN HJR0724?
Caleb Hemmer (D) sponsored TN HJR0724.
