TN HB1216

Minimum Wage

Failed House Gloria Johnson (D)
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Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
1/10
Risk Level
Low
Policy Area
Labor and Employment
Industry Overlap
0%
Personal Conflicts
0 found

The analysis of Representative Gloria Johnson's personal financial interests reveals no direct conflicts of interest with the proposed bill HB1216, which seeks to increase the minimum wage in Tennessee. Representative Johnson's professional background as a former special education teacher and her employment with Knox County Schools and the State of Tennessee do not align with industries that would be directly impacted by changes to the minimum wage. Furthermore, her involvement with Standing Tall Strategies and the Standing Tall PAC does not present any apparent financial gain from the proposed legislation. The bill primarily impacts sectors employing minimum wage workers, such as retail and hospitality, which are not connected to her documented financial interests. Therefore, the risk of a conflict of interest is assessed to be low.

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 Former Special Education Teacher Education AI-researched
Employer Knox County Schools AI-researched
Employer TCRS; STATE OF TN Government TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner STANDING TALL STRATEGIES PARTNER from Jan 1 to current TN Ethics Commission
Asset Leadership PAC: STANDING TALL 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.