TN SJR0545

A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Ray Daniel on the occasion of his retirement.

Passed Senate Mark Pody (R)
Plain English Summary

Tennessee Senate Joint Resolution 545 (SJR0545) is a formal resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor and recognize Ray Daniel upon his retirement. Sponsored by Senator Mark Pody, the resolution acknowledges Mr. Daniel's contributions and service. It was filed on December 17, 2025, and signed by the Governor on February 3, 2026.

At a Glance

TN SJR0545 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Mark Pody (R), currently “Passed” since February 3, 2026.

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

Supporters Say

The resolution received unanimous support in both the Senate and the House, indicating bipartisan appreciation for Ray Daniel's service. Such resolutions are typically well-received as they celebrate individual contributions to the community.

Critics Say

There is no indication of negative media coverage or controversy surrounding this resolution. Resolutions of this nature are generally non-controversial and serve to honor individuals for their service.

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 SJR0545 is a resolution to honor Ray Daniel on his retirement, which does not directly involve legislation that would create financial gain for the sponsor, Mark Pody. However, there is a potential indirect conflict due to Pody's employment with the State of Tennessee. As a state employee, Pody may have a vested interest in the recognition of state employees, which could be seen as aligning with his professional interests. This connection is somewhat tenuous since the bill is primarily ceremonial and does not propose any financial implications or changes in policy that would directly benefit Pody's personal financial interests.

Additionally, while Pody's role as an insurance agent and business owner in various sectors could suggest potential conflicts in other legislative contexts, they do not specifically relate to this resolution. The primary concern arises from his employment with the State of Tennessee, which aligns with the bill's focus on state operations. However, the nature of the bill being a resolution rather than a policy change mitigates the risk of personal financial gain significantly.

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

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.

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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 does TN SJR0545 do?

Tennessee Senate Joint Resolution 545 (SJR0545) is a formal resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor and recognize Ray Daniel upon his retirement. Sponsored by Senator Mark Pody, the resolution acknowledges Mr. Daniel's contributions and service. It was filed on December 17, 2025, and signed by the Governor on February 3, 2026.

What is the status of TN SJR0545?

TN SJR0545 is currently “Passed” in the Tennessee legislature.

Who sponsored TN SJR0545?

Mark Pody (R) sponsored TN SJR0545.