TN SJR0055

A RESOLUTION recognizing National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, September 2025.

Passed Senate Richard Briggs (R)
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At a Glance

TN SJR0055 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Richard Briggs (R), currently “Passed” since March 13, 2025.

We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 137 of them sponsored by Richard Briggs.

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

The bill SJR0055 recognizes National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, which primarily serves to raise awareness about ovarian cancer and does not propose any specific legislative changes that would directly affect healthcare costs or insurance policies. Richard Briggs, as a cardiothoracic surgeon, has a professional background in healthcare, but his specific interests and affiliations do not present a direct financial conflict with the objectives of this resolution. His role on the Board of Directors for the American Heart Association further emphasizes his commitment to health awareness but does not create a financial incentive related to ovarian cancer specifically.

Additionally, the absence of any direct financial interests in the areas of ovarian cancer treatment or related healthcare services indicates that there are no significant overlaps between his personal financial interests and the impacts of this bill. The resolution is largely symbolic and does not entail any legislative measures that would financially benefit him or his employers in the healthcare sector. Therefore, the risk of conflict is minimal.

Sponsor's Personal Financial Interests

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Type Description Industry Source
Occupation Cardiothoracic Surgeon — AI-researched
Employer University of Tennessee Medical Center Education TN Legislature bio
Board Member Board of Directors, American Heart Association — AI-researched
Employer DFAS US ARMY RETIREMENT Government TN Ethics Commission
Employer PNC WEALTH MGMT — TN Ethics Commission
Employer SOCIAL SECURITY — TN Ethics Commission
Employer STATE OF TN GENERAL ASSEMBLY Government TN Ethics Commission
Employer VETERAN — TN Ethics Commission
Employer COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE Real Estate TN Ethics Commission
Asset TRUIST BANK; TVA CREDIT UNION; COMMERCIAL PROPERTY RENTAL — TN Ethics Commission
Asset Leadership PAC: BRIGGSPAC — 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.

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the status of TN SJR0055?

TN SJR0055 is currently “Passed” in the Tennessee legislature.

Who sponsored TN SJR0055?

Richard Briggs (R) sponsored TN SJR0055.