TN SJR0441

A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Lieutenant James Smallwood of the Metro Nashville Police Department.

Passed Senate Mark Pody (R)
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At a Glance

TN SJR0441 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Mark Pody (R), currently “Passed” since May 1, 2025.

We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 182 of them sponsored by Mark Pody.

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Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
1/10
Risk Level
Low
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Industry Overlap
0%
Personal Conflicts
0 found

The bill SJR0441 is a resolution to honor Lieutenant James Smallwood of the Metro Nashville Police Department, which does not propose any changes to existing laws or regulations that would directly impact the sponsor's personal financial interests. Mark Pody's primary occupations include being an insurance agent and owning several businesses, none of which are directly related to law enforcement or the specific activities of the Metro Nashville Police Department. Furthermore, the bill does not involve any financial implications or regulatory changes that could benefit Pody's business interests in insurance, real estate, or estate management.

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 Insurance Agent — AI-researched
Employer Owner of Pody & Associates — TN Legislature bio
Business Owner Owner of Pody & Associates — TN Legislature bio
Employer INSURANCE — TN Ethics Commission
Employer STATE OF TN Government TN Ethics Commission
Spouse Employer SOCIAL SECURITY — TN Ethics Commission
Employer REAL ESTATE Real Estate TN Ethics Commission
Employer FARM — TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner EDUCATORS RESOURCE ASSOCIATION OWNER from Jan 2002 to current — TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner CYNTHIA PROCTOR ESTATE EXECUTOR from Mar 2021 to current — TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner RICHARD MORRIS PROCTOR ESTATE EXECUTOR from Jan 2023 to current — TN Ethics Commission
Asset EDUCATORS RESOURCE ASSOCIATION — TN Ethics Commission
Asset RENTAL PROPERTY — 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.

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the status of TN SJR0441?

TN SJR0441 is currently “Passed” in the Tennessee legislature.

Who sponsored TN SJR0441?

Mark Pody (R) sponsored TN SJR0441.