TN SB0166

Judicial Districts

Passed Senate Page Walley (R)
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Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
3/10
Risk Level
Medium
Policy Area
Government Operations and Politics
Industry Overlap
0%
Personal Conflicts
1 found

The bill SB0166, which extends the timeline for judicial redistricting in Tennessee, does not directly relate to the sponsor's primary occupation as a psychologist or his role as an adjunct professor at the University of Alabama-Birmingham. However, there is a potential indirect connection through his employment at the University of Alabama-Birmingham, which may have interests in the broader implications of judicial operations and policies. While this connection exists, it is not strong enough to suggest that the bill would provide a direct financial benefit to the sponsor. The potential for conflict arises from the general influence that judicial districting could have on various sectors, including education, where the sponsor is employed. Nevertheless, the alignment is not direct enough to pose a significant risk of personal financial gain from the bill's passage.

Sponsor's Personal Financial Interests

Unlike federal analysis based on campaign donations, state analysis examines legislators' personal financial interests — their jobs, businesses, and investments.

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.