TN HJR0062

A RESOLUTION to provide for a recess in the proceedings of the One Hundred Fourteenth General Assembly.

Passed House William Lamberth (R)
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Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
5/10
Risk Level
Medium
Policy Area
Government Operations and Politics
Industry Overlap
0%
Personal Conflicts
2 found

William Lamberth, the sponsor of HJR0062, has several personal financial interests that could present potential conflicts with the bill's subject matter, which pertains to government operations. His employment with the State of Tennessee aligns with the bill's impact on government proceedings, as the recess directly affects the legislative schedule and operations of the General Assembly. This connection raises questions about whether his position could influence his actions regarding the timing of legislative sessions, potentially benefiting his role within the government.

Additionally, Lamberth's involvement as a board member of Volunteer State Community College may also present a conflict, as the recess could indirectly affect educational institutions and their operations during the legislative session. While the bill itself does not directly regulate educational policies, any changes in legislative timing could have downstream effects on funding or policy discussions that impact his board responsibilities. Thus, while the risk is not critical, there is a notable alignment between his interests and the bill's implications that warrants attention.

Sponsor's Personal Financial Interests

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

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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.