TN SR0242

A RESOLUTION to congratulate Taquez Butler of Whitehaven High School upon being named TSSAA Class 4A Mr. Basketball.

Passed Senate Raumesh Akbari (D)
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At a Glance

TN SR0242 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Raumesh Akbari (D), currently “Passed” since April 25, 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
Sports and Recreation
Industry Overlap
0%
Personal Conflicts
0 found

The bill SR0242 is a resolution congratulating Taquez Butler for his achievements in high school basketball. The sponsor, Raumesh Akbari, has personal financial interests primarily in the legal field and is self-employed at Akbari Law. There are no documented personal financial interests that would directly benefit from the resolution's subject matter, which is purely celebratory and does not involve any regulatory or financial implications for the sponsor. Additionally, Akbari's involvement with various organizations and corporations does not intersect with the sports and recreation policy area in a way that would create a conflict of interest. Therefore, the risk of personal financial gain from this resolution is minimal.

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 SR0242?

TN SR0242 is currently “Passed” in the Tennessee legislature.

Who sponsored TN SR0242?

Raumesh Akbari (D) sponsored TN SR0242.