TN HB1071

Tennessee Heritage Protection

Passed House Dave Wright (R)
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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
1 found

The bill HB1071 focuses on the protection of heritage through the inclusion of official governmental seals in the definition of a 'memorial'. This is primarily related to arts, culture, and historical preservation. The sponsor, Dave Wright, is retired from the Knoxville Utilities Board and has interests in residential rental properties and a retirement fund. None of these interests have a direct or indirect connection to the bill's focus on heritage protection. His past occupation with the Knoxville Utilities Board does not align with the bill's impact area, as the utilities sector is unrelated to heritage protection or the arts and culture sector. Therefore, there is no evident personal financial gain for the sponsor from this legislation.

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.