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TN SB1188 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Raumesh Akbari (D), currently “Introduced” since February 6, 2025.
We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 237 of them sponsored by Raumesh Akbari.
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The analysis of SB1188, which expands eligibility for financial aid for veterans, reveals no direct conflicts of interest between the sponsor, Raumesh Akbari, and the bill's subject matter. Akbari's personal financial interests primarily lie in the legal profession and various organizations, none of which appear to directly benefit from the proposed legislation aimed at assisting veterans in pursuing education. The bill's focus on financial aid for veterans does not intersect with Akbari's roles as an attorney or board member of organizations unrelated to educational funding or veteran services. Therefore, the risk of personal financial gain from this legislation is minimal.
Unlike federal analysis based on campaign donations, state analysis examines legislators' personal financial interests — their jobs, businesses, and investments.
| Type | Description | Industry | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupation | Attorney | Lawyers/Law Firms | AI-researched |
| Employer | Self-employed at Akbari Law | — | TN Legislature bio |
| Board Member | Board member of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators | — | AI-researched |
| Employer | AKBARI CORPORATION | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | DELIVER THE AMERICAN DREAM | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Occupation | Law, HAIR, COSMETOLOGY, BEAUTY, PUBLIC POLICY | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | Leadership PAC: AKBARI PAC | — | 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 is the status of TN SB1188?
TN SB1188 is currently “Introduced” in the Tennessee legislature.
Who sponsored TN SB1188?
Raumesh Akbari (D) sponsored TN SB1188.
TN SB1188