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TN HJR1144 is a house bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Ed Butler (R), currently “Passed” since April 9, 2026.
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The bill HJR1144 is a resolution to honor and commend an individual, Scotty Phillips, and does not propose any changes to laws or regulations that would directly impact any industries. The sponsor, Ed Butler, is an attorney and owner of Butler & Associates Law Firm, but the nature of this resolution does not create any financial gain or conflict of interest related to his legal practice or any other business interests. Since the bill is purely commendatory and does not involve legislation that could affect the legal profession or any other business sector, there are no relevant overlaps between the sponsor's personal financial interests and the bill's subject matter.
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| Type | Description | Industry | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupation | Attorney | Lawyers/Law Firms | AI-researched |
| Employer | Butler & Associates Law Firm | Lawyers/Law Firms | TN Legislature bio |
| Business Owner | Owner of Butler & Associates Law Firm | Lawyers/Law Firms | TN Legislature bio |
| Employer | AE FIRE PROTECTION | — | 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 is the status of TN HJR1144?
TN HJR1144 is currently “Passed” in the Tennessee legislature.
Who sponsored TN HJR1144?
Ed Butler (R) sponsored TN HJR1144.
TN HJR1144