A RESOLUTION to propose an amendment to Article II, Section 7, and Article VII, Section 5 of the Constitution of Tennessee, to provide the General Assembly authority to set the dates of elections.

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The proposed amendment to the Constitution of Tennessee, which grants the General Assembly the authority to set the dates and manner of elections, presents a potential conflict of interest for Senator Page Walley. His employment with the University of Alabama-Birmingham, an educational institution, may indirectly align with the bill's implications on governance and public policy, particularly in how elections are conducted and the timing of those elections. However, the connection is not direct, as his role does not involve election administration or oversight. Furthermore, his self-employment as a psychologist and other board memberships do not appear to have a direct financial stake in the outcomes of this legislation.

While there is some alignment between his position at the University of Alabama-Birmingham and the bill's impact on governance, the risk of personal financial gain is mitigated by the lack of a direct financial interest in the election process itself. Therefore, the potential for conflict is present but not significant enough to warrant a high risk score.

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