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TN SJR1217 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Kerry Roberts (R), currently “Passed” since May 11, 2026.
We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 124 of them sponsored by Kerry Roberts.
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The bill SJR1217 is a resolution to honor Taylor Marie Chappell, the Valedictorian of McEwen High School, and does not have any direct implications for financial interests in the education sector. Kerry Roberts, the sponsor, is a Certified Public Accountant and owns a CPA firm, but these interests do not intersect with the educational recognition aspect of the bill. Additionally, his other business interests and board memberships do not relate to the education policy area impacted by this resolution. Since the bill does not involve any regulatory or financial aspects that could benefit Roberts financially, the risk of conflict 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 | Certified Public Accountant | — | AI-researched |
| Employer | Owner of a CPA firm | — | AI-researched |
| Business Owner | Owner of a CPA firm | — | AI-researched |
| Board Member | Board member of the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants | — | TN Legislature bio |
| Spouse Employer | FRANCIS COMMUNICATIONS, INC. | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | HISTORIC BEECHES LLC | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | RESOURCE NETWORK | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | RESOURCE NETWORK PRESIDENT/OWNER from Aug 2010 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | HISTORIC BEECHES LLC MEMBER from Dec 2021 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Occupation | Public Accounting, NONE - I TEACH CPE | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | Leadership PAC: TENNESSEE VICTORY PAC | — | 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 SJR1217?
TN SJR1217 is currently “Passed” in the Tennessee legislature.
Who sponsored TN SJR1217?
Kerry Roberts (R) sponsored TN SJR1217.
