TN HB0636Tennessee HB0636, also known as the 'Real Estate Infrastructure Development Act of 2025,' updates several sections of state law related to infrastructure development districts. This law aims to streamline the process for creating and managing these districts, which are designed to facilitate infrastructure projects that support real estate development.
Supporters of HB0636 argue that the bill will promote economic growth by making it easier to develop infrastructure in Tennessee. They believe it will attract new investments and create jobs by improving the state's ability to manage and fund essential infrastructure projects.
Critics of HB0636 express concern that the bill may lead to increased development without adequate oversight, potentially harming local communities and the environment. They worry that it prioritizes real estate development over the needs of residents and could result in unnecessary infrastructure projects that do not benefit the public.
The sponsor of HB0636, Jeff Burkhart, has significant personal financial interests that align directly with the impacts of the Real Estate Infrastructure Development Act of 2025. As the owner and president of JEFF BURKHART CUSTOM PROPERTIES, INC., a company operating within the real estate industry, Burkhart stands to benefit directly from legislation that affects real estate development and infrastructure. Additionally, his involvement in multiple other real estate and development-related entities, such as WBW DEVELOPERS and ROSS FARMS DEVELOPMENT, LLC, further compounds the potential for personal financial gain from the bill's enactment. These interests suggest that Burkhart could significantly benefit from any legislative changes that facilitate or incentivize real estate development, which is the primary focus of this bill.
Unlike federal analysis based on campaign donations, state analysis examines legislators' personal financial interests — their jobs, businesses, and investments.
| Type | Description | Industry | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupation | Firefighter | — | AI-researched |
| Employer | Clarksville Fire Department | — | TN Legislature bio |
| Business Owner | Owner of Burkhart's Nursery | — | AI-researched |
| Employer | JEFF BURKHART CUSTOM PROPERTIES, INC. | Real Estate | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | WBW DEVELOPERS | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | SCREAMING EAGLE READY MIX, LLC | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | JR DEVELOPMENT | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | DOUBLE J PARTNERS | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | EAGLES BLLUFF | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | KENTUCKY ENERGY SYSTEMS, LLC | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | RAYMOND JAMES | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | SOUTHEASTERN BANCORP, INC | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | JB INVESTMENTS | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | TN CONSOLIDATED RETIREMENT SYSTEM | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | VILLAGE PARTNERS | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | ROSS FARMS DEVELOPMENT, LLC | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | CUMBERLAND CURBS & PAVING, LLC | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | BWB PARTNERSHIP | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | TRISTAR INVESTMENTS | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | FOX MEADOW | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | SCREAMING EAGLE DISPOSAL, LLC | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | TRIPLE J PARTNERS | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | CLARKSVILLE COUNTRY CLUB | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | JEFF BURKHART CUSTOM PROPERTIES, INC PRESIDENT from Mar 2000 to current | Real Estate | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | FOX MEADOW PARTNER from Oct 2006 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | WBW DEVELOPERS PARTNER from Sep 2003 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | TRIPLE J PARTNERS PARTNER from Oct 2009 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | VILLAGE PARTNERS, LLC PARTNER from Jan 2004 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | KENTUCKY ENERGY SYSTEMS, LLC PARTNER from Jan 2018 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | SCREAMING EAGLE READY MIX, LLC PARTNER from Aug 2012 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | EAGLES BLUFF PARTNERSHIP PARTNER from Jan 2015 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | DOUBLE J PARTNERS PARTNER from Aug 2015 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | JR DEVELOPMENT PARTNER from Oct 2015 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | CLARKSVILLE COUNTRY CLUB PARTNER from Jan 2000 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | SOUTHEASATERN BANCORP, INC STOCKHOLDER from Jan 2000 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | TRISTAR INVESTMENTS PARTNER from Nov 2020 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | CUMBERLAND CURBS & PAVING, LLC PARTNER from May 2022 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | ROSS FARMS DEVELOPMENT, LLC PARTNER from Mar 2022 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | JB INVESTMENTS OWNER from Jan 2017 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | BWB PARTNERSHIP PARTNER from Apr 2020 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | SCREAMING EAGLE DISPOSAL, LLC PARTNER from Aug 2023 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | JEFF BURKHART CUSTOM PROPERTIES, INC | Real Estate | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | VILLAGE PARTNERS, LLC | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | EAGLES BLUFF PARTNERSHIP | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | SOUTHEASATERN BANCORP, INC | — | 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.
