TN SR0039

A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Pastor Kenneth T. Whalum, Jr., of Memphis.

Passed Senate Raumesh Akbari (D)
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At a Glance

TN SR0039 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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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 SR0039 is a resolution to honor Pastor Kenneth T. Whalum, Jr., and does not propose any regulatory changes or financial implications that would directly benefit the sponsor, Raumesh Akbari. The sponsor's personal financial interests primarily lie in her occupation as an attorney and her involvement with various organizations, none of which are directly related to the arts, culture, or religion sectors impacted by this resolution. Since the bill is ceremonial in nature, it does not create any financial gain or conflict for the sponsor.

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 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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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 is the status of TN SR0039?

TN SR0039 is currently “Passed” in the Tennessee legislature.

Who sponsored TN SR0039?

Raumesh Akbari (D) sponsored TN SR0039.