TN SJR1235Tennessee Senate Joint Resolution 1235 (SJR1235) is a formal statement passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor Senior Deputy Attorney General Scott Sutherland upon his retirement. The resolution was introduced by Senator Raumesh Akbari, a Democrat, on April 20, 2026. It passed unanimously in both the Senate and the House, with 33 votes in favor in the Senate on April 23, 2026, and 87 votes in favor in the House on the same day. The resolution was signed by the Governor on May 11, 2026. ([wapp.capitol.tn.gov](https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=SJR1235&ga=114&utm_source=openai))
TN SJR1235 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Raumesh Akbari (D), currently “Passed” since May 11, 2026.
We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 237 of them sponsored by Raumesh Akbari.
While specific media coverage of SJR1235 is not readily available, such resolutions are typically well-received, as they recognize the contributions of public servants like Scott Sutherland. Given the unanimous support in both legislative chambers, it is likely that the resolution was viewed positively by the public and media.
There is no evidence of negative media coverage regarding SJR1235. The unanimous passage of the resolution suggests a lack of controversy or opposition.
The bill SJR1235 is a resolution honoring Senior Deputy Attorney General Scott Sutherland on his retirement, which does not involve any legislative action that would directly impact the sponsor's personal financial interests. Raumesh Akbari's primary occupation as an attorney and her self-employment at Akbari Law do not present a conflict, as the resolution does not create any financial gain or regulation that would affect her legal practice or any of her other business interests. Additionally, her roles as a board member and involvement with various organizations do not intersect with the subject matter of the resolution, which is purely ceremonial.
Unlike federal analysis based on campaign donations, state analysis examines legislators' personal financial interests — their jobs, businesses, and investments.
| Type | Description | Industry | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupation | Attorney | Lawyers/Law Firms | AI-researched |
| Employer | Self-employed at Akbari Law | — | TN Legislature bio |
| Board Member | Board member of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators | — | AI-researched |
| Employer | AKBARI CORPORATION | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | DELIVER THE AMERICAN DREAM | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Occupation | Law, HAIR, COSMETOLOGY, BEAUTY, PUBLIC POLICY | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | Leadership PAC: AKBARI PAC | — | TN Ethics Commission |
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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 SJR1235 do?
Tennessee Senate Joint Resolution 1235 (SJR1235) is a formal statement passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor Senior Deputy Attorney General Scott Sutherland upon his retirement. The resolution was introduced by Senator Raumesh Akbari, a Democrat, on April 20, 2026. It passed unanimously in both the Senate and the House, with 33 votes in favor in the Senate on April 23, 2026, and 87…
What is the status of TN SJR1235?
TN SJR1235 is currently “Passed” in the Tennessee legislature.
Who sponsored TN SJR1235?
Raumesh Akbari (D) sponsored TN SJR1235.
