TN SR0128

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Kenlee McDonald upon winning second place in the 2025 National Civics Bee Lawrence County Finals.

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

The bill SR0128 is a resolution honoring Kenlee McDonald for her achievement in the National Civics Bee, which primarily falls within the education sector. While the bill itself does not propose any changes to educational policy or funding, it does highlight the importance of civic education, an area that could indirectly benefit educational institutions. Page Walley, the sponsor, is employed by the University of Alabama-Birmingham, which operates within the education sector. This connection raises a potential conflict of interest, as any positive publicity surrounding civic education could enhance the reputation of the institution he is affiliated with, potentially benefiting him indirectly through his employment.

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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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.