TN HB0152

Meetings Conducted With Electronic Participation

Passed House Dave Wright (R)
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Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
1/10
Risk Level
Low
Policy Area
Government Operations and Politics
Industry Overlap
25%
Personal Conflicts
1 found

The bill HB0152 focuses on allowing members of local government legislative bodies to participate in meetings electronically under certain conditions. The sponsor, Dave Wright, is retired from the Knoxville Utilities Board, which is a public utility company. While the bill involves telecommunication and internet usage, which are tangentially related to utilities, there is no direct financial gain for the sponsor from this legislation. The sponsor's retirement status further reduces any potential for conflict, as he no longer holds an active position that could benefit from the bill's provisions.

Sponsor's Personal Financial Interests

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Type Description Industry Source
Occupation Retired from Knoxville Utilities Board Retired AI-researched
Employer Former employee of Knoxville Utilities Board AI-researched
Employer RESIDENTIAL RENTAL TN Ethics Commission
Asset RETIRE READY 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.