TN HB1109

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Failed House Gabby Salinas (D)
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Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
1/10
Risk Level
Low
Policy Area
Education
Industry Overlap
100%
Personal Conflicts
1 found

The analysis of HB1109, sponsored by Gabby Salinas, reveals a low risk of conflict of interest between her personal financial interests and the bill's subject matter. The bill requires private schools to conduct background checks on employees who will have direct contact with students. Salinas's primary occupation as a research scientist at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and her roles on healthcare-related boards do not directly align with the education sector affected by this bill. Her employment with the State of Tennessee, while related to government, does not present a direct conflict with the bill's focus on private educational institutions and background checks.

Sponsor's Personal Financial Interests

Unlike federal analysis based on campaign donations, state analysis examines legislators' personal financial interests — their jobs, businesses, and investments.

Type Description Industry Source
Occupation Research Scientist AI-researched
Employer St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Hospitals/Nursing Homes AI-researched
Employer STATE OF TN Government TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner ALLIANCE HEALTHCARE SERVICES BOARD MEMBER from Jan 2017 to current TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner PPFA BOARD MEMBER from Mar 2024 to current TN Ethics Commission
Asset Leadership PAC: FUERZA TN DEMOCRATS TN Ethics Commission
Asset Leadership PAC: SHELBY COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY PAC TN Ethics Commission

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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.