Tennessee Senate Joint Resolution 1055 (SJR1055) is a formal statement passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor Rita Taylor for her top-five finish in WKRN's Remarkable Women campaign. The resolution was introduced by Senator Ferrell Haile and was signed by the Governor on April 22, 2026. ([legiscan.com](https://legiscan.com/TN/bill/SJR1055/2025?utm_source=openai))
TN SJR1055 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Ferrell Haile (R), currently “Passed” since April 22, 2026.
We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 129 of them sponsored by Ferrell Haile.
The passage of SJR1055 highlights the Tennessee General Assembly's recognition of outstanding women in the community. By honoring Rita Taylor, the legislature acknowledges her significant contributions and the impact of the Remarkable Women campaign in celebrating local leaders. This recognition aligns with the campaign's goal of spotlighting women who inspire and lead in their communities. ([nexstar.tv](https://www.nexstar.tv/remarkable-women/?utm_source=openai))
No negative media coverage or significant public criticism regarding SJR1055 was found. The resolution's focus on honoring an individual for her achievements in a community-focused campaign appears to have been well-received without controversy.
The bill SJR1055 is a resolution to honor Rita Taylor for her achievements in the WKRN's Remarkable Women campaign, which falls under the arts and culture policy area. The sponsor, Ferrell Haile, has a diverse range of personal financial interests primarily centered around the pharmaceutical industry, real estate, and various community organizations. However, there are no direct overlaps between his personal interests and the subject matter of the bill, which focuses on honoring an individual rather than regulating or funding any specific industry or service that could financially benefit the sponsor.
Given that the resolution does not involve financial implications or regulatory changes that would affect Haile's businesses or investments, the risk of a conflict of interest is minimal. The personal financial interests listed do not indicate any potential for personal financial gain from the passage of this resolution. Therefore, the analysis concludes that there are no significant conflicts that would arise from this bill in relation to the sponsor's 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 | Pharmacist | Pharmaceuticals/Health Products | TN Legislature bio |
| Business Owner | Owner of Perkins Drugs & Gift Shoppe | — | AI-researched |
| Board Member | Board Member of Sumner Regional Medical Center | — | TN Legislature bio |
| Employer | HAILE FARMS | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | GEORGIAN MANOR APTS. | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | STEVE FREEMAN FARMS | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | 2005 CAIRO RENTAL | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | GEORGIAN MANOR APTS. CO-OWNER from Jan 1992 to Apr 2026 | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | SUMNER COUNTY ANTIDRUG COALITION ADVISOR from Jan 2014 to Dec 2014 | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | WORLD CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING BOARD MEMBER from Jan 2006 to Jul 2014 | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | STATION CAMP CHURCH ELDER from Jan 2010 to Jan 2017 | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | STATION CAMP CHURCH BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHAIRMAN from Jan 2017 to Apr 2022 | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | APCI BOARD MEMBER from Jan 1992 to Apr 2016 | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY FIRE DEPT. PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD from Jan 1991 to Apr 2022 | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | CHRISTIAN TOWERS BOARD MEMBER from Jan 1992 to Jan 2014 | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | GEORGIAN MANOR APTS.; | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | Leadership PAC: HAILEPAC | — | 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 SJR1055 do?
Tennessee Senate Joint Resolution 1055 (SJR1055) is a formal statement passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor Rita Taylor for her top-five finish in WKRN's Remarkable Women campaign. The resolution was introduced by Senator Ferrell Haile and was signed by the Governor on April 22, 2026. ([legiscan.com](https://legiscan.com/TN/bill/SJR1055/2025?utm_source=openai))
What is the status of TN SJR1055?
TN SJR1055 is currently “Passed” in the Tennessee legislature.
Who sponsored TN SJR1055?
Ferrell Haile (R) sponsored TN SJR1055.
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