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TN SJR0963 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Mark Pody (R), currently “Passed” since April 16, 2026.
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The bill SJR0963 is a resolution to honor the memory of Sally Yoho Swaney, which primarily falls within the arts and culture policy area. The sponsor, Mark Pody, has a diverse range of personal financial interests, including his role as an insurance agent and ownership of various businesses. However, these interests do not directly align with the subject matter of the bill, which focuses on honoring an individual rather than regulating or impacting any specific industry. The only potential overlap is Pody's employment with the State of Tennessee, but this does not present a direct financial gain from the resolution itself, as it does not involve funding or resource allocation that would benefit him personally or professionally. Therefore, the risk of conflict of interest is minimal.
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 SJR0963?
TN SJR0963 is currently “Passed” in the Tennessee legislature.
Who sponsored TN SJR0963?
Mark Pody (R) sponsored TN SJR0963.
