TN HB0940The bill raises the minimum age from 12 to 14 for individuals to operate personal watercraft in Tennessee without adult supervision. However, it allows 12 and 13-year-olds to operate personal watercraft without supervision on weekdays, excluding legal holidays. This change aims to enhance safety on the water.
Supporters of the bill argue that increasing the age for unsupervised operation of personal watercraft will lead to safer boating experiences for everyone. They believe that this measure helps ensure that younger individuals are more mature and responsible before taking on the responsibilities of operating a personal watercraft.
Critics of the bill may argue that it unnecessarily restricts the freedom of younger boaters who have demonstrated their ability to operate personal watercraft safely. They might contend that the existing regulations were sufficient and that the bill could limit recreational opportunities for families with younger children.
The analysis of Representative Karen Camper's personal financial interests reveals no direct conflicts of interest with the subject matter of HB0940. The bill pertains to the regulation of personal watercraft operation, specifically adjusting the age requirements for unsupervised operation. Representative Camper's financial interests, as documented, include roles in entertainment, military retirement, rental income, and various non-profit and leadership positions. None of these interests have a direct or indirect connection to the maritime or motor vehicle industries affected by this bill. Her ownership of Key II Entertainment and involvement in non-profit organizations do not align with the regulatory changes proposed in HB0940. Therefore, there is no evidence to suggest that Representative Camper would gain any personal financial benefit from the enactment of this legislation.
Unlike federal analysis based on campaign donations, state analysis examines legislators' personal financial interests — their jobs, businesses, and investments.
| Type | Description | Industry | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupation | Retired Chief Warrant Officer, United States Army | Retired | AI-researched |
| Employer | Owner of Key II Entertainment | — | AI-researched |
| Board Member | Board Member of the National Organization of Black Elected Legislative Women | — | TN Legislature bio |
| Employer | DFAS US MILITARY RETIREMENT PAY | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | STATE OF TN | Government | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | RENTAL INCOME | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | THE HUMBLE HEARTS FOUNDATION, INC. DIRECTOR from Oct 2001 to Apr 2024 | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | TENNESSEE HISTORY FOR KIDS DIRECTOR from Sep 2015 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | BLACK LEGISLATIVE LEADERS NETWORK DIRECTOR from Nov 2022 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | Leadership PAC: CAMPPAC | — | 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.
