TN HB1218

Sales And Use Tax Exemptions

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

Representative Gloria Johnson's personal financial interests do not show any direct or indirect alignment with the subject matter of HB1218, which seeks to exempt menstrual hygiene products from sales and use tax. Her background as a former special education teacher and her employment with Knox County Schools and the State of Tennessee indicate her primary professional focus is in education and government sectors, neither of which are directly impacted by the proposed tax exemption on menstrual products. Additionally, her business involvement with Standing Tall Strategies and the associated PAC does not appear to have any connection to the consumer credit or healthcare costs sectors that might be affected by this bill. Therefore, there is no evidence to suggest that Representative Johnson would gain financially from the passage of this legislation.

Sponsor's Personal Financial Interests

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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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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.