TN HJR0063

A RESOLUTION to call a joint convention of the Senate and House of Representatives for the purpose of hearing a State of the State address by Governor Bill Lee and to authorize transmittal of the budget document and legislation implementing the budget for fiscal year 2025-2026.

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, as the sponsor of HJR0063, has personal financial interests that present a medium risk of conflict. His role as an attorney and his employment with the State of Tennessee may create a potential overlap with the bill's purpose of facilitating the State of the State address and the associated budgetary processes. While the bill itself is procedural, it could indirectly affect funding and resources that may benefit his legal practice or consulting business, particularly if budget allocations influence contracts or legal work related to state operations.

Additionally, Lamberth's position as a board member of Volunteer State Community College may also present a conflict, as budget decisions could impact educational funding and initiatives that the college relies on. This connection, while not direct, indicates a potential for personal financial gain through his various roles if the budgetary decisions favor sectors he is involved with. Thus, while the risk is not critical, it is significant enough to warrant attention.

Sponsor's Personal Financial Interests

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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.