TN SJR0029The bill, TN SJR0029, is a resolution that allows the Tennessee General Assembly to take a break from its sessions. This recess will occur from January 16, 2025, until January 27, 2025. Essentially, it provides lawmakers with a short pause in their legislative work.
TN SJR0029 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Jack Johnson (R), currently “Passed” since January 17, 2025.
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Supporters of the bill would argue that the recess is necessary for lawmakers to regroup and reflect on their work. They may emphasize that this break allows for more thoughtful deliberation on important issues facing the state, ultimately leading to better legislation.
Critics might argue that the recess is an unnecessary interruption in the legislative process, potentially delaying important decisions. They could frame it as a sign of inefficiency or a lack of urgency in addressing pressing issues that require immediate attention.
The bill SJR0029 proposes a recess in the proceedings of the One Hundred Fourteenth General Assembly, which does not directly impact any specific industry or financial interest that the sponsor, Jack Johnson, is involved with. His primary occupation as Vice President of Client Relations at CIGNA Healthcare and ownership of a small business consulting firm do not have any direct correlation with the legislative recess. Additionally, his various investments in funds and companies, including COPART, INC. and others, do not present a conflict with the bill's subject matter, which is purely procedural and does not affect financial markets or specific industries.
Unlike federal analysis based on campaign donations, state analysis examines legislators' personal financial interests — their jobs, businesses, and investments.
| Type | Description | Industry | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupation | Vice President of Client Relations at a healthcare company | — | AI-researched |
| Employer | CIGNA Healthcare | Health Services/HMOs | TN Legislature bio |
| Business Owner | Owner of a small business consulting firm | — | AI-researched |
| Spouse Employer | Owner of Johnson & Associates, a real estate company | Real Estate | AI-researched |
| Employer | LFGS, LLC | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | COPART, INC. | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | BROWNING OIL COMPANY, INC. | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | BRIGHTSTONE BOARD MEMBER from Sep 2020 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | FIDELITY PURITAN FUND | Securities & Investment | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | FIDELITY CONTRA FUND | Securities & Investment | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | FIDELITY OTC FUND | Securities & Investment | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | VIRTUS NFS LARGE CAP FUND | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | COLUMBIA SELECT MID CAP FUND | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | JANUS ENTERPRISE FUND | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | FRANKLIN SMALL CAP FUND | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | DFA INTERNATIONAL VALUE FUND | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | BROWN CAPITAL SMALL COMPANY FUND | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | VANGUARD TOTAL BOND MARKET FUND | Securities & Investment | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | VANGUARD INSTITUTIONAL INDEX FUND | Securities & Investment | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | FIDELITY INTERNATIONAL DISCOVERY FUND | Securities & Investment | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | COPART, INC | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | DODGE AND COX INCOME FUND | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Occupation | Law, JUDGE | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | Leadership PAC: JACK PAC | — | 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 SJR0029 do?
The bill, TN SJR0029, is a resolution that allows the Tennessee General Assembly to take a break from its sessions. This recess will occur from January 16, 2025, until January 27, 2025. Essentially, it provides lawmakers with a short pause in their legislative work.
What is the status of TN SJR0029?
TN SJR0029 is currently “Passed” in the Tennessee legislature.
Who sponsored TN SJR0029?
Jack Johnson (R) sponsored TN SJR0029.
