TN HB1627Tennessee HB1627 removes the requirement for the state to have a toll-free phone line for citizens to ask questions or file complaints about child support. It also eliminates the need for the state to set up satellite offices for handling child support collections and payments. This change affects specific sections of the Tennessee Code related to child support.
Supporters of HB1627 argue that eliminating these requirements will reduce unnecessary government spending and streamline child support services. They believe it will allow the state to focus more on efficiency rather than maintaining redundant systems that may not be used effectively.
Critics of HB1627 contend that removing the toll-free hotline and satellite offices will make it harder for parents to access important information and support regarding child support issues. They argue that this could lead to increased frustration and confusion for families relying on these services.
The analysis of HB1627, sponsored by William Lamberth, reveals a low risk of conflict of interest based on his personal financial interests. Lamberth's primary occupation as an attorney and his role as a partner at a law firm do not directly intersect with the bill's focus on child support services. The bill proposes changes to the administrative aspects of child support collection and disbursement, which are not directly related to Lamberth's legal practice or his consulting business. Furthermore, his affiliations with educational and community organizations, such as Volunteer State Community College and United Way Sumner County, do not present a direct conflict with the bill's subject matter. Although his employment with the State of Tennessee aligns with the bill's impact on state operations, this connection is too indirect to suggest a significant personal financial gain.
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 | AI-researched |
| Employer | Partner at Lamberth, Cifelli, Ellis & Nason, P.A. | — | TN Legislature bio |
| Business Owner | Owner of Lamberth Consulting | — | AI-researched |
| Board Member | Board Member of Sumner County CASA | — | TN Legislature bio |
| Spouse Employer | Spouse employed by Sumner County Schools | — | AI-researched |
| Employer | STATE OF TN | Government | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | SELF EMPLOYED ATTORNEY | Lawyers/Law Firms | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | PORTLAND COMMUNITY CHAIRMAN from Jan 2026 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | UNITED WAY SUMNER CO BOARD MEMBER from Jan 2026 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | VOLUNTEER STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD MEMBER from Jan 2026 to current | Education | TN Ethics Commission |
| Occupation | Law, GENERAL PRACTICE OF LAW | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Occupation | Law, STATE OF TN | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | Leadership PAC: LAMBERTH 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.
