TN HB1490The bill makes the addresses listed on nominating petitions for certain judicial positions, including judges and district attorneys, confidential. This means that the public will not have access to this information, aiming to protect the privacy of individuals running for these offices. The bill amends existing laws related to public records in Tennessee.
Supporters of the bill argue that it is essential for protecting the privacy and safety of candidates for judicial positions. By keeping their addresses confidential, the bill helps to ensure that individuals can run for office without fear of harassment or intimidation, ultimately encouraging more qualified candidates to participate in the electoral process.
Critics of the bill contend that making these addresses confidential could reduce transparency in the electoral process. They argue that voters have a right to know more about the candidates, and such confidentiality may hinder accountability and public trust in judicial elections.
The bill HB1490 focuses on making certain addresses confidential on nominating petitions for judicial and legal offices in Tennessee. Representative Jerome Moon's personal financial interests, as documented, do not show any direct or indirect alignment with the legislative subject of data privacy or government operations. His primary business interest is in Blount Excavating, Inc., a company unrelated to data privacy or the legal professions affected by this bill. Additionally, his roles in various financial institutions and community organizations do not intersect with the bill's focus on confidentiality of judicial nomination records.
Unlike federal analysis based on campaign donations, state analysis examines legislators' personal financial interests — their jobs, businesses, and investments.
| Type | Description | Industry | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupation | Businessman | — | AI-researched |
| Employer | Owner of Blount Excavating, Inc. | — | AI-researched |
| Board Member | Board Member of Blount County Chamber of Commerce | — | TN Legislature bio |
| Employer | TCRS; TN RETIREMENT 401K | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Spouse Employer | CBBC BANK | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | SMART BANK | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICE INC | Commercial Banks | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | PINNACLE BANK | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | RW BAIRD AND CO | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | FIRST AMERICAN BANK DIRECTOR from Oct 1980 to Dec 2006 | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | TENNESSEE PRESS SERVICE INC DIRECTOR from Jun 1985 to Dec 1989 | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | MARYVILLE ALCOA NEWSPAPERS INC PRESIDENT from Jun 1985 to Dec 1989 | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | TENNESSEE ASSOCIATES INC DIRECTOR from Dec 1984 to Jun 1995 | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | PELLISSIPPI STATE FOUNDATION BOARD VOLUNTEER POSITION from Jan 1988 to Jan 1990 | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | SAM HOUSTON MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION BOARD MEMBER from Oct 2022 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | LOT 2 2131 COCHRAN ROAD MARYVILLE TN 37803 | — | 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.
