TN SJR0206Tennessee Senate Joint Resolution 206 (SJR0206) designates December 14 as "Hazel Moore Day." The resolution was introduced by Senator Raumesh Akbari, a Democrat, and co-sponsored by Senator Jessie Seal, a Republican, and Senator London Lamar, a Democrat. The bill passed the Senate on April 7, 2025, with a unanimous vote of 31 in favor and none against. It was then referred to the House Naming & Designating Committee on January 13, 2026, but no further action has been recorded.
TN SJR0206 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Raumesh Akbari (D), currently “Engrossed” since April 7, 2025.
We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 237 of them sponsored by Raumesh Akbari.
The bipartisan sponsorship of SJR0206, with support from both Democratic and Republican senators, suggests a collaborative effort to honor Hazel Moore. The unanimous approval in the Senate indicates broad support for the resolution. However, the lack of media coverage makes it challenging to gauge public reaction or sentiment regarding the designation of December 14 as "Hazel Moore Day."
The absence of media coverage on SJR0206 makes it difficult to assess any negative reactions or controversies associated with the resolution. Without public discourse or reporting, it's unclear whether there are any concerns or opposition related to the designation of December 14 as "Hazel Moore Day."
The bill SJR0206 designates December 14 as 'Hazel Moore Day,' which primarily falls within the realm of arts and culture. Raumesh Akbari's personal financial interests as an attorney and board member do not present any direct conflicts with the bill's subject matter. His occupation and business activities are not related to the arts or cultural sectors that would benefit from this resolution. Furthermore, there are no documented interests in businesses or investments that would stand to gain from the recognition of a day dedicated to an individual, which is largely a ceremonial act.
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| Type | Description | Industry | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupation | Attorney | Lawyers/Law Firms | AI-researched |
| Employer | Self-employed at Akbari Law | — | TN Legislature bio |
| Board Member | Board member of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators | — | AI-researched |
| Employer | AKBARI CORPORATION | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | DELIVER THE AMERICAN DREAM | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Occupation | Law, HAIR, COSMETOLOGY, BEAUTY, PUBLIC POLICY | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | Leadership PAC: AKBARI 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 SJR0206 do?
Tennessee Senate Joint Resolution 206 (SJR0206) designates December 14 as "Hazel Moore Day." The resolution was introduced by Senator Raumesh Akbari, a Democrat, and co-sponsored by Senator Jessie Seal, a Republican, and Senator London Lamar, a Democrat. The bill passed the Senate on April 7, 2025, with a unanimous vote of 31 in favor and none against. It was then referred to the House Naming &…
What is the status of TN SJR0206?
TN SJR0206 is currently “Engrossed” in the Tennessee legislature.
Who sponsored TN SJR0206?
Raumesh Akbari (D) sponsored TN SJR0206.
