TN SJR0170Tennessee Senate Joint Resolution 170 (SJR0170) is a formal statement passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor the memory of Elder James Richard Hilliard of Springfield. The resolution was introduced by Senator Kerry Roberts and was signed by the Governor on March 13, 2025. ([wapp.capitol.tn.gov](https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=SJR0170&GA=114&utm_source=openai))
TN SJR0170 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Kerry Roberts (R), currently “Passed” since March 13, 2025.
We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 124 of them sponsored by Kerry Roberts.
While specific media coverage of SJR0170 is not readily available, such resolutions are typically well-received by the community, as they serve to recognize and honor the contributions of individuals to their communities.
There is no reported negative media coverage regarding SJR0170.
The bill SJR0170 is a resolution honoring the memory of Elder James Richard Hilliard, which primarily falls within the policy area of Arts, Culture, and Religion. Analyzing the personal financial interests of the sponsor, Kerry Roberts, reveals no direct overlaps with the subject matter of the bill. Roberts' interests are primarily in public accounting and related business ventures, which do not intersect with the arts or cultural sectors that this resolution pertains to. Furthermore, his roles as a CPA and business owner do not suggest any potential for personal financial gain from a resolution that is commemorative in nature rather than legislative or regulatory.
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 |
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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 does TN SJR0170 do?
Tennessee Senate Joint Resolution 170 (SJR0170) is a formal statement passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor the memory of Elder James Richard Hilliard of Springfield. The resolution was introduced by Senator Kerry Roberts and was signed by the Governor on March 13, 2025.…
What is the status of TN SJR0170?
TN SJR0170 is currently “Passed” in the Tennessee legislature.
Who sponsored TN SJR0170?
Kerry Roberts (R) sponsored TN SJR0170.
