TN HJR1137The bill honors the memory of Geneva Bartlett, a notable individual from Celina, Tennessee. It serves as a formal recognition of her contributions and legacy within the community. The resolution expresses respect and appreciation for her life.
TN HJR1137 is a house bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Kelly Keisling (R), currently “Passed” since April 9, 2026.
We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 132 of them sponsored by Kelly Keisling.
Supporters of the bill would highlight the importance of recognizing local heroes like Geneva Bartlett, who have made significant impacts in their communities. They would frame the resolution as a way to preserve her memory and inspire future generations to contribute positively to society.
Critics might argue that while honoring individuals is important, such resolutions can divert attention from pressing legislative issues. They may suggest that the time and resources spent on memorial resolutions could be better utilized addressing current challenges facing the state.
The bill HJR1137 is a resolution to honor the memory of Geneva Bartlett, which falls under the policy area of Arts, Culture, and Religion. This type of resolution typically does not have direct financial implications or regulatory impacts that would affect the sponsor's personal financial interests. Kelly Keisling's role as an insurance agent and owner of an insurance agency does not intersect with the cultural or memorial aspects of this resolution. Furthermore, his involvement with The Children's Center of the Cumberlands does not present any direct financial gain from a resolution honoring an individual. Overall, there are no relevant personal interests that align with the bill's subject matter, indicating a low risk of 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 HJR1137 do?
The bill honors the memory of Geneva Bartlett, a notable individual from Celina, Tennessee. It serves as a formal recognition of her contributions and legacy within the community. The resolution expresses respect and appreciation for her life.
What is the status of TN HJR1137?
TN HJR1137 is currently “Passed” in the Tennessee legislature.
Who sponsored TN HJR1137?
Kelly Keisling (R) sponsored TN HJR1137.
