TN HB1461The bill aimed to require operators of high performance computing facilities in Tennessee to use half of their computing power for public benefit. It also called for these operators to report on their energy use and carbon emissions annually, and to conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with these requirements. However, the bill did not pass.
Supporters would argue that this bill promotes environmental responsibility and public accountability among high performance computing facilities. By mandating the use of computing resources for public good and ensuring transparency in energy consumption, it encourages sustainable practices in a rapidly growing tech sector.
Critics might contend that the bill imposes unnecessary regulations on high performance computing facilities, potentially stifling innovation and economic growth. They could argue that the requirements for public benefit and extensive reporting could burden operators, making Tennessee less attractive for tech investment.
The analysis of Representative John Clemmons' personal financial interests reveals no direct conflicts with the subject matter of HB1461. The bill focuses on high performance computing facilities and mandates certain operational and reporting requirements related to public benefit and environmental impact. Representative Clemmons' primary occupation as an attorney and his business interests in law firms and legal associations do not align with the high performance computing industry. Additionally, his spouse's employment with Energy Transfer LP, a company involved in energy infrastructure, does not directly intersect with the specific focus of the bill on computing facilities. The absence of direct involvement or investment in the high performance computing sector suggests that there is minimal risk of personal financial gain from the bill's passage.
Unlike federal analysis based on campaign donations, state analysis examines legislators' personal financial interests — their jobs, businesses, and investments.
| Type | Description | Industry | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupation | Attorney | Lawyers/Law Firms | TN Legislature bio |
| Employer | Partner at Clemmons & Clemons, PLLC | Lawyers/Law Firms | AI-researched |
| Board Member | Board member of Tennessee Bar Association | — | AI-researched |
| Employer | CLEMMONS & CLEMONS, PLLC | Lawyers/Law Firms | TN Ethics Commission |
| Spouse Employer | TRUST INCOME | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Spouse Employer | ENERGY TRANSFER LP | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | TRUST - CAPITAL GAINS | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF NASHVILLE MEMBER from Jan 2009 to current | Education | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | VOLUNTEER LAWYERS & PROFESSIONALS FOR THE ARTS VOLUNTEER ATTORNEY from Jan 2009 to Apr 2018 | Lawyers/Law Firms | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY ALUMNI REPRESENTATIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER from Jan 2008 to current | Education | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | HARRY PHILLIPS AMERICAN INN OF COURT BARRISTER from Aug 2015 to Apr 2019 | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | NASHVILLE BAR FOUNDATION FELLOW from Mar 2017 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | TENNESSEE COLLEGE OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY - NASHVILLE ADVISORY BOARD from Jun 2018 to Nov 2022 | Education | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | MCCABE PARK LITTLE LEAGUE VOLUNTEER COACH from Aug 2019 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | TENNESSEE BAR ASSOCIATION MEMBER from Nov 2007 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | NASHVILLE BAR ASSOCIATION MEMBER from Nov 2007 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | SILENT NO LONGER TENNESSEE BOARD MEMBER from Feb 2022 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | CORE HOOPS - MBA VOLUNTEER COACH from Jan 2022 to Feb 2023 | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | SILENT NO LONGER TN BOARD MEMBER from Jan 2023 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | CLEMMONS AND CLEMONS, PLLC MEMBER from Jul 2013 to current | Lawyers/Law Firms | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | NASHVILLE RBI-BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF MIDDLE TN RBI ADVISORY RD from Jan 2014 to Apr 2017 | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | FRIENDS OF SEVIER PARK, INC MEMBER, BOARD OF DIRECTORS from Apr 2013 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | BELMONT-HILLSBORO NEIGHBORS, INC. EX OFFICIO MEMBER, STEERING COMMITTEE from Jan 2014 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | FIDELITY INVESTMENTS (SPOUSE & 3 MINORS)and Minor Child | Securities & Investment | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | FIDELITY INVESTMENTS, 401(K) | Securities & Investment | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | MML INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Occupation | Law, LEGAL | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | Leadership PAC: INVICTUS 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.
