TN HB2643

The City Of Winchester

Passed House Iris Rudder (R)
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Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
8/10
Risk Level
High
Policy Area
Water Resources Development
Industry Overlap
33%
Personal Conflicts
3 found

The sponsor of HB2643, Iris Rudder, has multiple personal financial interests that align directly with the bill's subject matter, which focuses on expanding the jurisdiction of the board of public utilities to include wastewater treatment systems. As a real estate agent and owner of a real estate company, Rudder stands to benefit from any changes in water quality regulations and infrastructure improvements that may enhance property values and development opportunities in the city of Winchester. Additionally, her employment with Coldwell Banker further solidifies her vested interest in the real estate market, which is likely to be positively impacted by the bill's provisions. The alignment of her professional roles with the bill's focus on water resources development raises significant concerns regarding potential conflicts of interest, as her financial gain could be directly tied to the outcomes of the legislation.

Sponsor's Personal Financial Interests

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Type Description Industry Source
Occupation Real Estate Agent Real Estate AI-researched
Employer Coldwell Banker Real Estate AI-researched
Business Owner Owner of a Real Estate Company Real Estate TN Legislature bio
Board Member Board Member of the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce TN Legislature bio
Spouse Employer 1ST SOUTHERN STATE BANK TN Ethics Commission

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Legislative Votes
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION
House · Apr 15, 2026
Passed
86
YEA
1
NAY
7
NOT VOTING
HOUSE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
House · Mar 24, 2026
Passed
17
YEA
0
NAY
2
NOT VOTING
HOUSE PRIVATE ACTS COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to State & Local Government Committee
House · Mar 9, 2026
Passed
11
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.