TN SJR0590

A RESOLUTION to propose an amendment to Article XI, Section 5 of the Constitution of Tennessee, to allow for bingo events to benefit certain organizations.

Introduced Senate Raumesh Akbari (D)
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At a Glance

TN SJR0590 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Raumesh Akbari (D), currently “Introduced” since January 15, 2026.

We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 237 of them sponsored by Raumesh Akbari.

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Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
2/10
Risk Level
Low
Policy Area
Commerce
Industry Overlap
0%
Personal Conflicts
0 found

The proposed bill SJR0590 seeks to amend the Tennessee Constitution to allow bingo events conducted by certain nonprofit organizations. The sponsor, Raumesh Akbari, has a background as an attorney and is self-employed at Akbari Law. However, there are no direct overlaps between her personal financial interests and the gambling industry or the specific impacts of this bill. While Akbari may have a general interest in public policy and community service, her roles do not indicate any financial stake in organizations that would directly benefit from the legalization of bingo events. Therefore, the potential for personal financial gain from this legislation appears minimal.

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 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

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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 SJR0590?

TN SJR0590 is currently “Introduced” in the Tennessee legislature.

Who sponsored TN SJR0590?

Raumesh Akbari (D) sponsored TN SJR0590.