TN HB0308

Sales And Use Taxes

Failed House John Gillespie (R)
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Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
1/10
Risk Level
Low
Policy Area
Taxation
Industry Overlap
0%
Personal Conflicts
0 found

Representative John Gillespie's occupation as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial and his board membership at the Phoenix Club of Memphis do not present direct conflicts of interest with HB0308. The bill focuses on allowing certain counties to increase local sales tax rates to fund the construction of new county jails or to retire related debt. Gillespie's professional role in financial advising does not directly intersect with the construction or real estate sectors, nor does it involve municipal finance or tax policy that would be directly impacted by this legislation. Additionally, his board membership in a philanthropic organization does not suggest any financial gain from the bill's provisions.

Sponsor's Personal Financial Interests

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Type Description Industry Source
Occupation Financial Advisor Ballotpedia
Employer Raymond James Financial Ballotpedia
Board Member Board Member of the Phoenix Club of Memphis TN Legislature bio

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.