TN HB2642

The Office Of County Attorney For Hamblen County

Passed House Rick Eldridge (R)
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Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
6/10
Risk Level
High
Policy Area
Government Operations and Politics
Industry Overlap
50%
Personal Conflicts
1 found

Rick Eldridge, the sponsor of HB2642, is the owner of Eldridge Properties, a business in the real estate industry. This presents a potential conflict of interest as the bill pertains to the office of county attorney for Hamblen County, which may influence real estate transactions and legal matters related to property. The updates to the appointment provisions, qualifications, and compensation for the county attorney could indirectly affect the operations and profitability of real estate businesses, including Eldridge Properties. Given that the bill's subject matter intersects with government operations that can impact real estate, there is a clear alignment between the sponsor's financial interests and the legislative outcomes of this bill.

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
FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION
House · Apr 13, 2026
Passed
94
YEA
0
NAY
FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt
Senate · Apr 15, 2026
Passed
31
YEA
0
NAY
HOUSE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
House · Mar 31, 2026
Passed
19
YEA
0
NAY
HOUSE PRIVATE ACTS COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to State & Local Government Committee
House · Mar 23, 2026
Passed
10
YEA
0
NAY

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.