TN HB1146The bill requires that communities designated as 'broadband ready' must make decisions on broadband project applications within 30 calendar days instead of 30 business days. This change aims to speed up the approval process for broadband projects, facilitating quicker access to internet services for residents. The bill amends various sections of Tennessee law related to broadband and community planning.
Supporters of the bill argue that it will streamline the application process for broadband projects, helping to close the digital divide in rural and underserved areas. By reducing the waiting time for approvals, the legislation is seen as a significant step toward improving internet access and fostering economic development in Tennessee.
Critics of the bill may contend that the shortened approval timeline could compromise thorough reviews of broadband applications, potentially leading to rushed decisions. They might express concerns that this could result in inadequate planning and oversight, ultimately affecting the quality and reliability of broadband services in communities.
The bill HB1146 focuses on the regulation of broadband application processes, specifically shortening the time frame for application reviews in broadband-ready communities. Clark Boyd, the bill's sponsor, has personal financial interests primarily in the insurance and real estate sectors, with no documented involvement in the telecommunications or broadband industries. Given this, there is no direct financial benefit to Boyd from the passage of this bill. His professional activities, including ownership of an insurance agency and involvement in real estate, do not intersect with the broadband industry or the specific legislative changes proposed in HB1146. The bill's impact on broadband application processes does not appear to influence any of Boyd's documented 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 | Insurance Agent | — | AI-researched |
| Employer | Owner of Boyd Insurance Group | — | TN Legislature bio |
| Business Owner | Owner of Boyd Insurance Group | — | TN Legislature bio |
| Board Member | Member of the Wilson County Commission | — | AI-researched |
| Employer | CLARK BOYD STATE FARM INSURANCE AGENCY | Insurance | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | RESIDENTAL RENTAL PROPERTIES PRIVATELY OWNED | Real Estate | TN Ethics Commission |
| Spouse Employer | FRIENDSHIP CHRISTIAN SCHOOL | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | SERVUS PROPERTIES LLC | Real Estate | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | CEDAR CENTER CONDO ASSOCIATION TREASURER from May 2014 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | SERVUS PROPERTIES LLC. VICE-PRESIDENT from Jan 2021 to current | Real Estate | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | HORACE MANN | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | EDWARD JONES Held by: Minor Child | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | EDWARD JONES | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | STATE FARM ANNUITY | Insurance | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | AXA ADVISORS | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | LPL FINANCIAL | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Occupation | Other, INSURANCE | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | Leadership PAC: JCB 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.
