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TN SJR0085 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Kerry Roberts (R), currently “Passed” since March 4, 2025.
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The bill SJR0085 is a resolution to honor the memory of the Donaldson brothers, which falls under the policy area of arts, culture, and religion. The sponsor, Kerry Roberts, has a diverse range of personal financial interests primarily centered around his work as a Certified Public Accountant and ownership of a CPA firm. However, these interests do not intersect with the subject matter of the bill, which is purely commemorative in nature and does not involve any financial implications or regulatory changes that would affect Roberts' businesses or investments.
Given that there are no direct overlaps between Roberts' personal financial interests and the bill's focus on honoring individuals, the risk of conflict of interest is minimal. The resolution does not propose any financial benefit or regulatory framework that could influence Roberts' CPA firm or other business interests. Therefore, the analysis concludes that there are no significant personal financial gains that could arise from the passage of this resolution.
Unlike federal analysis based on campaign donations, state analysis examines legislators' personal financial interests — their jobs, businesses, and investments.
| Type | Description | Industry | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupation | Certified Public Accountant | — | AI-researched |
| Employer | Owner of a CPA firm | — | AI-researched |
| Business Owner | Owner of a CPA firm | — | AI-researched |
| Board Member | Board member of the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants | — | TN Legislature bio |
| Spouse Employer | FRANCIS COMMUNICATIONS, INC. | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | HISTORIC BEECHES LLC | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | RESOURCE NETWORK | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | RESOURCE NETWORK PRESIDENT/OWNER from Aug 2010 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | HISTORIC BEECHES LLC MEMBER from Dec 2021 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Occupation | Public Accounting, NONE - I TEACH CPE | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | Leadership PAC: TENNESSEE VICTORY 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 is the status of TN SJR0085?
TN SJR0085 is currently “Passed” in the Tennessee legislature.
Who sponsored TN SJR0085?
Kerry Roberts (R) sponsored TN SJR0085.
