TN HJR1428Tennessee House Joint Resolution 1428 (HJR1428) is a formal statement by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor and congratulate Robert "Bob" Batson on his retirement. Introduced by Representatives Rebecca Alexander, Michael Hale, and David Hawk, the resolution was passed unanimously in both the House and Senate and signed by the Governor on April 30, 2026. ([legiscan.com](https://legiscan.com/TN/bill/HJR1428/2025?utm_source=openai))
TN HJR1428 is a house bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Rebecca Alexander (R), currently “Passed” since April 30, 2026.
We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 29 of them sponsored by Rebecca Alexander.
While specific media coverage of HJR1428 is not readily available, such resolutions are typically well-received, reflecting positively on the retiring individual and the legislative body. The unanimous passage and gubernatorial approval suggest a consensus appreciation for Mr. Batson's contributions.
No negative media coverage or controversies related to HJR1428 have been identified.
The bill HJR1428 is a resolution to honor Robert 'Bob' Batson upon his retirement, which does not directly involve any legislative action that would impact industries related to the sponsor, Rebecca Alexander. The sponsor's personal financial interests include ownership of a small business and various roles in the funeral and insurance sectors. However, the nature of this resolution does not create any financial gain or conflict of interest for the sponsor as it is purely a recognition of an individual's career rather than a bill that would influence business operations or financial outcomes in any relevant industry.
Given that the bill does not propose any changes to regulations or funding that would affect the funeral, insurance, or small business sectors, there are no direct overlaps between the sponsor's personal financial interests and the subject matter of the bill. Therefore, the risk of conflict of interest is minimal, and the likelihood of personal financial gain from this resolution is virtually nonexistent.
Unlike federal analysis based on campaign donations, state analysis examines legislators' personal financial interests — their jobs, businesses, and investments.
| Type | Description | Industry | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupation | Owner of a small business | — | AI-researched |
| Employer | Owner of a small business | — | TN Legislature bio |
| Employer | DILLOW- TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | STORY TELLING/MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKING | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | MODERN WOODMAN | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | SS | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | JACKSON NATL LIFE; MODERN WOODMAN; FARM BUREAU | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | MOUNTAIN COMMERCE BANK; NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL; RAYMOND JAMES; FIRST TN HORIZON BANK; AMERITAS; EASTMAN CREDIT UNION | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Occupation | Other, FUNERAL DIRECTOR; INSURANCE PRODUCER FOR PRE NEED; SALES AGENT FOR PRE NEED | — | TN Ethics Commission |
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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 HJR1428 do?
Tennessee House Joint Resolution 1428 (HJR1428) is a formal statement by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor and congratulate Robert "Bob" Batson on his retirement. Introduced by Representatives Rebecca Alexander, Michael Hale, and David Hawk, the resolution was passed unanimously in both the House and Senate and signed by the Governor on April 30, 2026.…
What is the status of TN HJR1428?
TN HJR1428 is currently “Passed” in the Tennessee legislature.
Who sponsored TN HJR1428?
Rebecca Alexander (R) sponsored TN HJR1428.
