Tennessee Senate Joint Resolution 962 (SJR0962) is a formal statement passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to recognize and honor Roger Haley for his decades of devoted service to the people of Tennessee. The resolution was introduced by Senator Mark Pody and passed unanimously in both the Senate and the House before being signed by the Governor on April 16, 2026. ([wapp.capitol.tn.gov](https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=SJR0962&utm_source=openai))
TN SJR0962 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.
While specific media coverage of SJR0962 is not readily available, such resolutions are typically well-received by the public and media, as they acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of individuals who have positively impacted the community. The unanimous passage in both legislative chambers and the Governor's signature suggest broad bipartisan support and recognition of Roger Haley's service.
There is no evidence of negative media coverage or public dissent regarding SJR0962. The resolution's focus on honoring an individual's service to the community generally garners positive attention, and the lack of reported opposition indicates a favorable reception.
The bill SJR0962 is a resolution to recognize and honor Roger Haley for his service, which does not directly involve financial implications or industry regulations. However, the sponsor, Mark Pody, has personal financial interests that include employment with the State of Tennessee and ownership of several businesses, including an insurance agency and real estate interests. While these interests do not directly conflict with the bill's intent, there is a potential indirect alignment with government operations due to his employment with the state. This connection may raise questions about whether his position could influence the recognition of individuals in government service, potentially benefiting his standing within the state or his business interests indirectly. Overall, the risk of conflict is present but not significant, as the bill does not propose any financial benefits or regulatory changes that would directly affect Pody'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.
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 does TN SJR0962 do?
Tennessee Senate Joint Resolution 962 (SJR0962) is a formal statement passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to recognize and honor Roger Haley for his decades of devoted service to the people of Tennessee. The resolution was introduced by Senator Mark Pody and passed unanimously in both the Senate and the House before being signed by the Governor on April 16, 2026.…
What is the status of TN SJR0962?
TN SJR0962 is currently “Passed” in the Tennessee legislature.
Who sponsored TN SJR0962?
Mark Pody (R) sponsored TN SJR0962.
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