TN SJR1274

A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Emma Evans, 2026 Salutatorian of Innovation Academy.

Passed Senate Kerry Roberts (R)
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Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
1/10
Risk Level
Low
Policy Area
Education
Industry Overlap
0%
Personal Conflicts
0 found

The bill SJR1274 is a resolution to honor Emma Evans, the Salutatorian of Innovation Academy, and does not propose any changes to existing laws or regulations that would affect any industry. Kerry Roberts, the sponsor, has a background as a Certified Public Accountant and owns a CPA firm, but these interests do not intersect with the educational recognition aspect of the bill. His role as a board member of the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants and his various business interests do not present any direct financial gain from sponsoring a resolution that honors a student. Therefore, there are no significant personal financial interests that would create a conflict with the bill's subject matter.

Sponsor's Personal Financial Interests

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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

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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.