TN SB0165

Human Resource Agencies

Engrossed Senate Page Walley (R)
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Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
3/10
Risk Level
Medium
Policy Area
Social Welfare
Industry Overlap
25%
Personal Conflicts
1 found

The bill SB0165 aims to increase state funding for human resource agencies, which may indirectly benefit the sponsor, Page Walley, due to his role as a psychologist and his connections to the University of Alabama-Birmingham. As a self-employed psychologist, he may have a vested interest in the outcomes of increased funding for human resource agencies that could lead to more clients or funding for mental health services. Additionally, his employment at the University of Alabama-Birmingham, an educational institution, may align with potential initiatives that arise from this bill, particularly in training or research related to social welfare and health care costs. However, the connection is somewhat indirect, as the bill does not specifically target his personal practice or direct financial interests in a clear manner.

Sponsor's Personal Financial Interests

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Type Description Industry Source
Occupation Psychologist AI-researched
Employer Self-employed as a psychologist AI-researched
Board Member Former Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Children's Services TN Legislature bio
Employer UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA-BIRMINGHAM Education TN Ethics Commission
Spouse Employer 3LS VENTURES TN Ethics Commission
Spouse Employer SOCIAL SECURITY TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner UAB ADJUNCT PROFESSOR from Jan 2012 to current TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner I AM NEXT BOARD MEMBER/CHAIR from Apr 2021 to current TN Ethics Commission
Asset Leadership PAC: PBW-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.