TN HB2106Tennessee HB2106 limits the amount of money that can be transferred from the lottery for education account to the Tennessee Promise scholarship special reserve account to $10 million each fiscal year. This change is intended to manage the funds available for the Tennessee Promise scholarship program more effectively.
Supporters of HB2106 argue that capping the transfers will ensure the sustainability of the Tennessee Promise scholarship program while maintaining a responsible budget. They believe this approach helps to manage state resources wisely and protects the integrity of educational funding.
Critics of HB2106 contend that capping the funds could limit the growth and accessibility of the Tennessee Promise scholarship program, potentially leaving many students without necessary financial support. They argue that this restriction could hinder educational opportunities for low-income residents in Tennessee.
The potential conflict of interest for Representative William Lamberth primarily arises from his role as a board member of Volunteer State Community College. This position aligns with the bill's focus on education funding, particularly as the Tennessee Promise scholarship directly impacts community colleges by providing financial assistance to students attending these institutions. While serving on the board does not inherently provide direct financial gain, it does place Lamberth in a position where his decisions could influence the financial health and operational capacity of the institution he is affiliated with. Additionally, his employment with the State of Tennessee, while not directly related to the bill, suggests an indirect alignment with state educational policy and funding mechanisms. However, there is no evidence of direct financial benefit from the bill itself, as the cap on fund transfers is a fiscal measure rather than a direct allocation to any specific institution.
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.
