TN SJR0214

A RESOLUTION to recognize Jeff Lyash, president and CEO of the Tennessee Valley Authority on the occasion of his retirement.

Passed Senate Becky Massey (R)
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At a Glance

TN SJR0214 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Becky Massey (R), currently “Passed” since March 25, 2025.

We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 184 of them sponsored by Becky Massey.

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Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
3/10
Risk Level
Medium
Policy Area
Government Operations and Politics
Industry Overlap
0%
Personal Conflicts
1 found

The bill SJR0214 recognizes Jeff Lyash, president and CEO of the Tennessee Valley Authority, on the occasion of his retirement. While the bill itself is a resolution honoring an individual and does not propose any regulatory changes or financial implications, it does intersect with the sponsor's personal financial interests. Specifically, Becky Massey serves on the University of Tennessee College of Nursing Advisor Board, which could be indirectly related to the broader educational and operational context of the Tennessee Valley Authority and its workforce development initiatives. However, this connection is quite tenuous, as the resolution does not directly impact the operations or funding of the University of Tennessee or the College of Nursing. Therefore, while there is some alignment, it is not strong enough to suggest a significant conflict of interest that would lead to personal financial gain for the sponsor.

Sponsor's Personal Financial Interests

Unlike federal analysis based on campaign donations, state analysis examines legislators' personal financial interests — their jobs, businesses, and investments.

Type Description Industry Source
Occupation Executive Director of Sertoma Center — TN Legislature bio
Employer Sertoma Center — TN Legislature bio
Board Member Board Member of Knoxville Chamber — AI-researched
Spouse Employer Owner of Massey Electric Company — AI-researched
Employer SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION — TN Ethics Commission
Spouse Employer TAX FREE MUNICIPAL BONDS — TN Ethics Commission
Employer VISION FINANCIAL — TN Ethics Commission
Spouse Employer MORGAN STANLEY-IRA DISTRIBUTION Securities & Investment TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner TENOVA HEALTCARE BOARD OF DIRECTORS from Jan 2021 to current — TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE COLLEGE OF NURSING ADVISOR BOARD from Jan 2020 to current Education TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner HABITAT OF TENNESSEE BOARD OF DIRECTORS from Jan 2021 to current — TN Ethics Commission
Asset ALLIANCE LIFE ANNUITY — TN Ethics Commission
Asset 3I GROUP PLC — TN Ethics Commission
Asset AMAZON Electronics Manufacturing TN Ethics Commission
Asset APPLOVIN CORP — TN Ethics Commission
Asset TAIWAN SEIMICONDUCTOR CORP — TN Ethics Commission
Asset LIGHTSTONE VALUE — TN Ethics Commission
Asset CNL HEATHCARE — TN Ethics Commission
Asset MASTERCARD INC — TN Ethics Commission
Asset APPLE INC Electronics Manufacturing TN Ethics Commission
Asset ISHARES RUSSEL 1000 — TN Ethics Commission
Asset VANGUARD MIDCAP Securities & Investment TN Ethics Commission
Asset VANGUARD INT MID Securities & Investment TN Ethics Commission
Asset J P MORGAN EQUITY — TN Ethics Commission
Asset VANGUARD REAL ESTATE Securities & Investment TN Ethics Commission
Asset AB H/I MUNI — TN Ethics Commission
Asset AMERICAN BALANCED — TN Ethics Commission
Asset CLEARBRIDGE INTL GROWTH — TN Ethics Commission
Asset JANUS HENDERSON — TN Ethics Commission
Asset J P MORGAN HEDGED — TN Ethics Commission
Asset LORD ABBETT — TN Ethics Commission
Asset NUVEEN ALL AMERICAN MUNIT — TN Ethics Commission
Asset THORNBURG STRATEGIC — TN Ethics Commission
Asset BAE SYS PLC — TN Ethics Commission
Asset CORNING INC COM — TN Ethics Commission
Asset ROLL ROYCE HOLDINGS — TN Ethics Commission
Asset SAAB AB ADR — TN Ethics Commission
Asset SIEMENS ENERGY AG — TN Ethics Commission
Asset TENCENT HLDGS — TN Ethics Commission
Asset WESTERN DIGITAL CORP — TN Ethics Commission
Asset ALPHABET INC Electronics Manufacturing TN Ethics Commission
Asset WABTEC COM — TN Ethics Commission
Asset AMERICAN EXPRESS — TN Ethics Commission
Asset FEDERAL HOME LOAN MTG — TN Ethics Commission
Asset FLEX LTD ORD — TN Ethics Commission
Asset FNMA GTD MTG PASSTHRU — TN Ethics Commission
Asset ALLIANT ENERGY CORP — TN Ethics Commission
Asset FERGUSON ENTERPRISES — TN Ethics Commission
Asset TELDYNE TECHNOLOGIES — TN Ethics Commission
Asset Leadership PAC: BECPAC — TN Ethics Commission

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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 SJR0214?

TN SJR0214 is currently “Passed” in the Tennessee legislature.

Who sponsored TN SJR0214?

Becky Massey (R) sponsored TN SJR0214.