A RESOLUTION to recognize and honor Debbie Stephens for her years of dedicated service to the General Assembly.

Senate Joint Resolution 955 (SJR0955) is a formal statement by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor Debbie Stephens for her dedicated service. The resolution acknowledges her contributions and expresses gratitude for her work. It was introduced on March 18, 2026, and passed the Senate on March 26, 2026, with unanimous support. The resolution is now ready for transmission to the House. ([legiscan.com](https://legiscan.com/TN/bill/SJR0955/2025?utm_source=openai))

TN SJR0955 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Mark Pody (R), currently “Passed” since April 16, 2026.

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

The unanimous passage of SJR0955 in the Senate reflects bipartisan appreciation for Debbie Stephens' contributions. The resolution's swift progression suggests strong support and recognition of her service. ([legiscan.com](https://legiscan.com/TN/bill/SJR0955/2025?utm_source=openai))

No negative media coverage or criticism regarding SJR0955 has been reported.

The bill SJR0955 is a resolution to recognize and honor Debbie Stephens for her service to the General Assembly, which does not directly involve financial transactions or regulatory changes. However, the sponsor, Mark Pody, has personal financial interests that could create a potential conflict. As an insurance agent and owner of Pody & Associates, Pody operates in a sector that is indirectly related to government operations, as government policies can impact the insurance industry. Additionally, his employment with the State of Tennessee suggests a vested interest in the operations of the government, which could lead to perceptions of bias in his sponsorship of a resolution honoring a fellow legislator. While the bill itself does not have direct financial implications, the alignment of his interests with the government sector raises questions about the appropriateness of his sponsorship.

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