TN HB2641

The City Of Morristown

Introduced House Rick Eldridge (R)
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Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
2/10
Risk Level
Low
Policy Area
Government Operations and Politics
Industry Overlap
0%
Personal Conflicts
0 found

The bill HB2641 proposes to change the election process for council members in the City of Morristown by making them at-large elections and eliminating council wards. The sponsor, Rick Eldridge, is the owner of Eldridge Properties, a real estate business. However, there is no direct overlap between his business interests and the specific changes proposed in this bill, which focuses on local government election processes rather than real estate or property management. Additionally, while his spouse is employed by Fresenius Medical, this connection does not present a conflict related to the bill's subject matter, as it pertains to healthcare rather than government operations or real estate. Therefore, the potential for personal financial gain from this legislation appears minimal.

Sponsor's Personal Financial Interests

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Type Description Industry Source
Occupation Owner of Eldridge Properties AI-researched
Business Owner Owner of Eldridge Properties Real Estate AI-researched
Spouse Employer FRESNIUS MEDICAL TN Ethics Commission

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Legislative Votes
HOUSE PRIVATE ACTS COMMITTEE: ref to State & Local Government Committee w/ Negative Recommendation
House · Mar 23, 2026
Failed
1
YEA
7
NAY
1
NOT VOTING

Source: LegiScan roll call vote data.

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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.