TN SJR0999Tennessee Senate Joint Resolution 999 (SJR0999) is a formal statement recognizing Supreme Court Justice Holly Kirby upon her retirement. The resolution was introduced by Senator Kerry Roberts and co-sponsored by a bipartisan group of senators. It passed the Senate on April 2, 2026, and the House on April 6, 2026, before being transmitted to the Governor for action. ([legiscan.com](https://legiscan.com/TN/bill/SJR0999/2025?utm_source=openai))
The bipartisan support for SJR0999 reflects a unified appreciation for Justice Kirby's contributions to Tennessee's judiciary. Such resolutions are typically well-received, highlighting the state's respect for its retiring public servants.
No significant negative media coverage or controversies have been reported regarding SJR0999.
The bill SJR0999 is a resolution recognizing Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Holly Kirby on her retirement, which does not have any direct implications for the sponsor's personal financial interests. Kerry Roberts, as a Certified Public Accountant and owner of a CPA firm, does not have any financial stake in the judicial system or the recognition of a justice. His other business interests, including his roles with Historic Beeches LLC and Resource Network, are unrelated to the judiciary or the impacts of this resolution. Therefore, there are no evident conflicts of interest that could lead to personal financial gain from this bill.
Unlike federal analysis based on campaign donations, state analysis examines legislators' personal financial interests — their jobs, businesses, and investments.
| Type | Description | Industry | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupation | Certified Public Accountant | — | AI-researched |
| Employer | Owner of a CPA firm | — | AI-researched |
| Business Owner | Owner of a CPA firm | — | AI-researched |
| Board Member | Board member of the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants | — | TN Legislature bio |
| Spouse Employer | FRANCIS COMMUNICATIONS, INC. | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | HISTORIC BEECHES LLC | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | RESOURCE NETWORK | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | RESOURCE NETWORK PRESIDENT/OWNER from Aug 2010 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | HISTORIC BEECHES LLC MEMBER from Dec 2021 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Occupation | Public Accounting, NONE - I TEACH CPE | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | Leadership PAC: TENNESSEE VICTORY 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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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.
