TN HB0831This bill proposes to change how money from the beer barrelage tax is used in Tennessee. It would take 3% of the tax revenue that goes to the general fund and instead direct it to the Department of Agriculture to help promote the use of local agricultural products in brewing and support the state's brewing industry.
Supporters of this bill argue that it will boost the local economy by encouraging the use of Tennessee-grown ingredients in beer production. They believe this will not only benefit farmers but also enhance the state's brewing industry, creating jobs and promoting local businesses.
Critics may argue that reallocating tax revenue could weaken the general fund, potentially impacting other essential services. They might also express concern that the focus on the brewing industry may overlook other agricultural sectors that also need support.
The analysis of Representative Pat Marsh's personal financial interests reveals no direct conflicts with the subject matter of HB0831. The bill focuses on reallocating revenue from the beer barrelage tax to support Tennessee's agricultural products in brewing and promote the growth of the brewing industry. Representative Marsh's primary business interests are in the transportation and investment sectors, with his role as President and Owner of Big G Express, Inc., a trucking company, and various financial assets. These interests do not directly align with the agricultural or brewing industries targeted by the bill. Furthermore, there is no evidence that his trucking business or financial investments would benefit from the reallocation of tax revenue to the Department of Agriculture. Therefore, the potential for personal financial gain from this legislation is minimal.
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 | — | TN Legislature bio |
| Employer | President of Big G Express, Inc. | — | AI-researched |
| Business Owner | Owner of Big G Express, Inc. | — | TN Legislature bio |
| Board Member | Board Member of the Tennessee Trucking Association | — | TN Legislature bio |
| Employer | BIG G EXPRESS & RELATED COMPANIES | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | BGE INVESTMENTS | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | SOCIAL SECURITY | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | FIRST COMMERCE BANK | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | MORGAN STANLEY | Securities & Investment | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | WELLS FARGO FINANCIAL | Commercial Banks | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | FIRST COMMUNITY BANK | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | WESTVIEW RENTALS | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | Leadership PAC: MARSH FOR TENNESSEE BUSINESS PAC | — | 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.
