TN SJR1256

A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of William Kenneth Jorgensen of Williamson County.

Passed Senate Jack Johnson (R)
Plain English Summary

Tennessee Senate Joint Resolution 1256 (SJR1256) is a formal statement passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor the memory of William Kenneth Jorgensen from Williamson County. The resolution was introduced by Senator Jack Johnson and was signed by the Governor on May 11, 2026. ([legiscan.com](https://legiscan.com/TN/bill/SJR1256/2025?utm_source=openai))

At a Glance

TN SJR1256 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Jack Johnson (R), currently “Passed” since May 11, 2026.

We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 353 of them sponsored by Jack Johnson.

Supporters Say

While specific media coverage for SJR1256 is not readily available, such resolutions are typically well-received by the community, as they serve to recognize and honor the contributions of local individuals. The passage of the resolution with unanimous support in both the Senate and the House suggests a positive reception among legislators. ([legiscan.com](https://legiscan.com/TN/bill/SJR1256/2025?utm_source=openai))

Critics Say

There is no reported negative media coverage or controversy associated with SJR1256. The unanimous support for the resolution indicates a lack of significant opposition or criticism. ([legiscan.com](https://legiscan.com/TN/bill/SJR1256/2025?utm_source=openai))

Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
1/10
Risk Level
Low
Policy Area
Arts, Culture, Religion
Industry Overlap
0%
Personal Conflicts
0 found

The bill SJR1256 is a resolution to honor the memory of William Kenneth Jorgensen, which does not have any direct financial implications or regulatory impacts on industries related to the sponsor's personal financial interests. Jack Johnson's primary occupation is as Vice President of Client Relations at CIGNA Healthcare, which operates in the health services sector, and his other business interests, including a consulting firm and various investment funds, do not intersect with the arts, culture, or religion sectors that this bill addresses. Furthermore, there are no documented financial interests in the arts or cultural sectors that could create a conflict of interest regarding this resolution.

Given the nature of the bill, which is purely commemorative and does not involve any financial transactions or regulatory changes, the risk of personal financial gain for the sponsor is negligible. The absence of direct overlaps between the sponsor's personal financial interests and the bill's subject matter supports a low risk assessment. Therefore, there are no significant conflicts that would suggest a potential for personal financial gain from this resolution.

Sponsor'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 Vice President of Client Relations at a healthcare company — AI-researched
Employer CIGNA Healthcare Health Services/HMOs TN Legislature bio
Business Owner Owner of a small business consulting firm — AI-researched
Spouse Employer Owner of Johnson & Associates, a real estate company Real Estate AI-researched
Employer LFGS, LLC — TN Ethics Commission
Employer COPART, INC. — TN Ethics Commission
Employer BROWNING OIL COMPANY, INC. — TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner BRIGHTSTONE BOARD MEMBER from Sep 2020 to current — TN Ethics Commission
Asset FIDELITY PURITAN FUND Securities & Investment TN Ethics Commission
Asset FIDELITY CONTRA FUND Securities & Investment TN Ethics Commission
Asset FIDELITY OTC FUND Securities & Investment TN Ethics Commission
Asset VIRTUS NFS LARGE CAP FUND — TN Ethics Commission
Asset COLUMBIA SELECT MID CAP FUND — TN Ethics Commission
Asset JANUS ENTERPRISE FUND — TN Ethics Commission
Asset FRANKLIN SMALL CAP FUND — TN Ethics Commission
Asset DFA INTERNATIONAL VALUE FUND — TN Ethics Commission
Asset BROWN CAPITAL SMALL COMPANY FUND — TN Ethics Commission
Asset VANGUARD TOTAL BOND MARKET FUND Securities & Investment TN Ethics Commission
Asset VANGUARD INSTITUTIONAL INDEX FUND Securities & Investment TN Ethics Commission
Asset FIDELITY INTERNATIONAL DISCOVERY FUND Securities & Investment TN Ethics Commission
Asset COPART, INC — TN Ethics Commission
Asset DODGE AND COX INCOME FUND — TN Ethics Commission
Occupation Law, JUDGE — TN Ethics Commission
Asset Leadership PAC: JACK 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.

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions
What does TN SJR1256 do?

Tennessee Senate Joint Resolution 1256 (SJR1256) is a formal statement passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor the memory of William Kenneth Jorgensen from Williamson County. The resolution was introduced by Senator Jack Johnson and was signed by the Governor on May 11, 2026. ([legiscan.com](https://legiscan.com/TN/bill/SJR1256/2025?utm_source=openai))

What is the status of TN SJR1256?

TN SJR1256 is currently “Passed” in the Tennessee legislature.

Who sponsored TN SJR1256?

Jack Johnson (R) sponsored TN SJR1256.