TN HJR0783Tennessee House Joint Resolution 783 honors the memory of David Samuel "Sammy" Scott, a self-employed mechanic from Lawrence County. The resolution highlights his dedication to his family, including his two sons, and his active participation in the Busby Church of God. It also acknowledges his parents, siblings, and the mother of his children, expressing condolences for their loss. ([capitol.tn.gov](https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HJR0783.pdf?utm_source=openai))
TN HJR0783 is a house bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Kip Capley (R), currently “Passed” since February 12, 2026.
We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 215 of them sponsored by Kip Capley.
The resolution has been signed by the Governor, reflecting bipartisan support and recognition of Mr. Scott's contributions to his community and family. ([legiscan.com](https://legiscan.com/TN/research/HJR0783/2025?utm_source=openai))
No negative media coverage has been reported regarding this resolution.
The bill HJR0783 is a resolution to honor the memory of David Samuel 'Sammy' Scott, which primarily falls within the arts and culture sector. The sponsor, Kip Capley, has personal financial interests as an educator and in business development within the healthcare sector, specifically with River Region Psychiatry Associates and OX Bio Med. However, these interests do not directly relate to the arts or cultural initiatives that the bill addresses. There are no indications that the resolution would financially benefit the sponsor or his employers in any way, as it does not involve any commercial or financial transactions that could create a conflict of interest.
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| Type | Description | Industry | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupation | Educator | — | AI-researched |
| Employer | Teacher at Wayne County Schools | — | TN Legislature bio |
| Employer | RIVER REGION PSYCHIATRY ASSOCIATES DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | OX BIO MED | — | TN Ethics Commission |
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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 HJR0783 do?
Tennessee House Joint Resolution 783 honors the memory of David Samuel "Sammy" Scott, a self-employed mechanic from Lawrence County. The resolution highlights his dedication to his family, including his two sons, and his active participation in the Busby Church of God. It also acknowledges his parents, siblings, and the mother of his children, expressing condolences for their loss.…
What is the status of TN HJR0783?
TN HJR0783 is currently “Passed” in the Tennessee legislature.
Who sponsored TN HJR0783?
Kip Capley (R) sponsored TN HJR0783.
