TN HB0097Tennessee HB0097 aims to clarify the definition of a 'working day' for state employees who are members of the military reserves and are called to active duty. This change will help determine the amount of military leave and compensation these employees are entitled to while serving. The bill seeks to ensure that state employees in military service receive clear guidelines regarding their benefits.
Supporters of HB0097 argue that the bill provides much-needed clarity and support for state employees who serve in the military reserves. By defining 'working day,' it ensures that these individuals receive fair compensation and leave while fulfilling their service commitments, demonstrating the state's commitment to its military personnel.
Critics of HB0097 may argue that the bill could create confusion regarding the definition of 'working day' and potentially limit benefits for state employees in military service. They might express concerns that the amendments could inadvertently disadvantage some employees or complicate the leave process for those called to active duty.
The analysis of HB0097, sponsored by Jerome Moon, reveals a low risk of conflict of interest between the sponsor's personal financial interests and the bill's subject matter. Jerome Moon's primary occupation is as a businessman and owner of Blount Excavating, Inc., a company that does not appear to have any direct or indirect connection to the military service or state employee benefits sectors impacted by this bill. Additionally, his role as a board member of the Blount County Chamber of Commerce does not present any apparent overlap with the legislative subjects of defense spending or veterans' affairs. The bill focuses on defining 'working day' for military leave purposes, a topic that does not intersect with the construction or excavation industry in which Moon is involved.
Unlike federal analysis based on campaign donations, state analysis examines legislators' personal financial interests — their jobs, businesses, and investments.
| Type | Description | Industry | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupation | Businessman | — | AI-researched |
| Employer | Owner of Blount Excavating, Inc. | — | AI-researched |
| Board Member | Board Member of Blount County Chamber of Commerce | — | TN Legislature bio |
| Employer | TCRS; TN RETIREMENT 401K | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Spouse Employer | CBBC BANK | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | SMART BANK | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICE INC | Commercial Banks | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | PINNACLE BANK | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | RW BAIRD AND CO | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | FIRST AMERICAN BANK DIRECTOR from Oct 1980 to Dec 2006 | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | TENNESSEE PRESS SERVICE INC DIRECTOR from Jun 1985 to Dec 1989 | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | MARYVILLE ALCOA NEWSPAPERS INC PRESIDENT from Jun 1985 to Dec 1989 | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | TENNESSEE ASSOCIATES INC DIRECTOR from Dec 1984 to Jun 1995 | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | PELLISSIPPI STATE FOUNDATION BOARD VOLUNTEER POSITION from Jan 1988 to Jan 1990 | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | SAM HOUSTON MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION BOARD MEMBER from Oct 2022 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | LOT 2 2131 COCHRAN ROAD MARYVILLE TN 37803 | — | 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.
