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TN SJR0481 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Mark Pody (R), currently “Passed” since May 5, 2025.
We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 182 of them sponsored by Mark Pody.
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The bill SJR0481 is a resolution to honor Kristina L. Hobbs as the Teacher of the Year, which primarily focuses on educational recognition rather than direct legislative action that would affect funding or policy in the education sector. However, the sponsor, Mark Pody, has personal financial interests that include his role as an insurance agent and ownership of Pody & Associates, which could indirectly relate to the education sector through potential insurance needs for educational institutions. Additionally, his employment with the State of Tennessee aligns with the bill's impact on public education, although it does not suggest a direct financial benefit from this specific resolution. Therefore, while there is some overlap in the sectors, it is not strong enough to indicate a significant conflict of interest.
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 |
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 SJR0481?
TN SJR0481 is currently “Passed” in the Tennessee legislature.
Who sponsored TN SJR0481?
Mark Pody (R) sponsored TN SJR0481.
