TN HJR0898

A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Dr. Randall Davis to the advisory board for the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.

Introduced House William Lamberth (R)
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Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
5/10
Risk Level
Medium
Policy Area
Education
Industry Overlap
25%
Personal Conflicts
2 found

William Lamberth, the sponsor of HJR0898, has personal financial interests that align moderately with the bill's subject matter, which focuses on health care costs and hospital management through the appointment of Dr. Randall Davis to the advisory board for the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. As an attorney and partner at a law firm, Lamberth may have indirect financial interests in health care-related legal matters, which could be influenced by the advisory board's decisions. Additionally, his role as a board member of Volunteer State Community College may intersect with educational initiatives related to health sciences, further connecting him to the bill's impact on education and health care sectors.

However, the alignment of his interests is not direct enough to suggest a significant personal financial gain from this specific resolution. His employment with the State of Tennessee also indicates a public service role that may mitigate potential conflicts, as it suggests a commitment to public interest over personal profit. Overall, while there are overlaps, the risk remains moderate due to the nature of the bill being a resolution rather than a legislative act that would directly affect financial outcomes.

Sponsor's Personal Financial Interests

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Type Description Industry Source
Occupation Attorney Lawyers/Law Firms AI-researched
Employer Partner at Lamberth, Cifelli, Ellis & Nason, P.A. TN Legislature bio
Business Owner Owner of Lamberth Consulting AI-researched
Board Member Board Member of Sumner County CASA TN Legislature bio
Spouse Employer Spouse employed by Sumner County Schools AI-researched
Employer STATE OF TN Government TN Ethics Commission
Employer SELF EMPLOYED ATTORNEY Lawyers/Law Firms TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner PORTLAND COMMUNITY CHAIRMAN from Jan 2026 to current TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner UNITED WAY SUMNER CO BOARD MEMBER from Jan 2026 to current TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner VOLUNTEER STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD MEMBER from Jan 2026 to current Education TN Ethics Commission
Occupation Law, GENERAL PRACTICE OF LAW TN Ethics Commission
Occupation Law, STATE OF TN TN Ethics Commission
Asset Leadership PAC: LAMBERTH 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.