TN HB0042This bill proposes changing the deadline for the Tennessee Department of Education's annual report to the General Assembly regarding the school safety alert grant pilot fund. The new deadline would be August 1, instead of the current July 1. This change affects how the department reports on the financial activities related to school safety grants.
Supporters of the bill might say it provides the Tennessee Department of Education with additional time to compile and present a comprehensive and accurate report on school safety grant expenditures. By extending the deadline, the department can ensure that all financial activities related to school safety are thoroughly reviewed and reported to the General Assembly.
Critics might argue that delaying the reporting deadline could reduce transparency and accountability in how school safety funds are managed. They may express concerns that the additional time could lead to less timely oversight and delay necessary legislative actions based on the report's findings.
The bill HB0042 pertains to the reporting date for the school safety alert grant pilot fund, which is a procedural change in the education sector. Representative Charlie Baum, the sponsor, is a Professor of Economics at Middle Tennessee State University, which places him within the education sector. However, the bill's focus on administrative reporting dates does not directly impact his role or financial interests as a professor. The bill does not propose changes that would affect university funding, faculty salaries, or other financial aspects directly tied to his employment. Therefore, while there is a sectoral overlap due to his occupation, the nature of the bill does not present a direct financial benefit to him.
Unlike federal analysis based on campaign donations, state analysis examines legislators' personal financial interests — their jobs, businesses, and investments.
| Type | Description | Industry | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupation | Professor of Economics | Education | AI-researched |
| Employer | Middle Tennessee State University | Education | AI-researched |
| Employer | MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY | Education | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | TEABERRY APARTMENTS | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | WHITE AVENUE APARTMENTS | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | HIGHLAND AVENUE APARTMENTS | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | CONDOMINIUM | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | BAUM ECONOMICS LLC | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | DIVIDENDS FROM STOCKS IN TD AMERITRADE ACCOUNT | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | DIVIDENDS FROM STOCKS IN ROTH IRA ACCOUNTS | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | DIVIDENDS FROM MUTUAL FUNDS IN 401K RETIREMENT ACCOUNT THROUGH MTSU MANAGED BY GREAT WEST | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | DIVIDENDS FROM DEFINED CONTRIBUTION RETIREMENT ACCOUNT THROUGH MTSU MANAGED BY VOYA | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR OF ECONOMICS from Aug 1999 to current | Education | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | HIGHLAND AVENUE APARTMENTS LLC MEMBER from Jan 2016 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | WHITE AVENUE APARTMENTS LLC MEMBER from Jan 2016 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | BAUM ECONOMICS LLC MEMBER from Jan 2016 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | APARTMENTS AT 806 AND 810 TEABERRY LANE IN KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | CONDOS AT 7015 AND 7017 TRADITIONAL DR. IN KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | APARTMENTS AT 1303 WHITE AVE. IN KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | APARTMENTS AT 1412 HIGHLAND AVE. IN KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE | — | TN Ethics Commission |
Items marked "AI-researched" are generated from public sources but have not been independently verified. Verified data is sourced from official legislature websites and disclosure filings.
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.
