TN HJR1496

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate J.P. Payne of Knoxville Central High School on being named District 3, Class 4A Coach of the Year in boys' basketball.

Passed House Michele Carringer (R)
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At a Glance

TN HJR1496 is a house bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Michele Carringer (R), currently “Passed” since May 5, 2026.

We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 49 of them sponsored by Michele Carringer.

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Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
1/10
Risk Level
Low
Policy Area
Sports and Recreation
Industry Overlap
0%
Personal Conflicts
0 found

The bill HJR1496 is a resolution to honor J.P. Payne for his achievements in boys' basketball, which does not involve any financial implications or regulatory changes that would affect the sponsor, Michele Carringer. Her personal financial interests, including her roles as a former Knox County Commissioner and a hospitalist in internal medicine, do not intersect with the sports and recreation policy area of this resolution. Since the bill is primarily ceremonial and does not propose any legislation that could lead to personal financial gain for the sponsor, there are no identified conflicts of interest.

Sponsor's Personal Financial Interests

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Type Description Industry Source
Occupation Former Knox County Commissioner — AI-researched
Employer Tennessee State Representative — TN Legislature bio
Occupation Medicine, HOSPITALIST IN INTERNAL MEDICINE — 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.

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the status of TN HJR1496?

TN HJR1496 is currently “Passed” in the Tennessee legislature.

Who sponsored TN HJR1496?

Michele Carringer (R) sponsored TN HJR1496.