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