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TN SR0037 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Raumesh Akbari (D), currently “Passed” since March 13, 2025.
We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 237 of them sponsored by Raumesh Akbari.
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The bill SR0037 is a resolution to honor and commend Sheila Whalum of Memphis, which does not involve any regulatory or financial implications that could directly benefit the sponsor, Raumesh Akbari. The sponsor's personal financial interests, including her occupation as an attorney and her involvement in various organizations, do not intersect with the arts, culture, or religion sectors in a way that would create a conflict of interest. As the bill is primarily ceremonial in nature, there are no direct financial gains that could arise from its passage.
Furthermore, the lack of direct overlaps between Akbari's personal interests and the bill's subject matter indicates that there are no significant risks of personal financial gain influencing her support for this resolution. The resolution's focus on honoring an individual does not present any opportunities for Akbari to leverage her professional or business interests for personal benefit.
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 |
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 SR0037?
TN SR0037 is currently “Passed” in the Tennessee legislature.
Who sponsored TN SR0037?
Raumesh Akbari (D) sponsored TN SR0037.
