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The bill HJR0146 proposes an amendment to allow local boards of education to approve lotteries conducted by nonprofit school support organizations, with proceeds benefiting local education agencies. The sponsor, Ryan Williams, has a background as a healthcare executive and is involved in the construction industry through his role at J&S Construction Company and as a managing member of Paragon Development of the Upper Cumberlands, LLC. However, these interests do not directly intersect with the gambling or lottery sectors that the bill addresses. There are no documented financial interests in the gambling industry or any businesses that would directly benefit from the proposed lottery system.
Unlike federal analysis based on campaign donations, state analysis examines legislators' personal financial interests — their jobs, businesses, and investments.
| Type | Description | Industry | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupation | Healthcare Executive | — | AI-researched |
| Employer | Director of Business Development at J&S Construction Company | General Contractors | TN Legislature bio |
| Board Member | Board Member of Cookeville Regional Medical Center | — | TN Legislature bio |
| Employer | J&S CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. | General Contractors | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | PARAGON DEVELOPMENT OF THE UPPER CUMBERLANDS, LLC MANAGING MEMBER from Jan 2000 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | Leadership PAC: RY-PAC | — | TN Ethics Commission |
Items marked "AI-researched" are generated from public sources but have not been independently verified. Verified data is sourced from official legislature websites and disclosure filings.
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.
