TN HJR0257

A RESOLUTION to honor and commend the Farmers Helping Farmers initiative and its leader, Dan Pearman, for their remarkable efforts in assisting fellow farmers in East Tennessee.

Passed House Dennis Powers (R)
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Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
1/10
Risk Level
Low
Policy Area
Agriculture and Food
Industry Overlap
0%
Personal Conflicts
0 found

The bill HJR0257 is a resolution to honor the Farmers Helping Farmers initiative, which primarily focuses on supporting farmers in East Tennessee. The sponsor, Dennis Powers, has personal financial interests that do not directly align with the agricultural sector or the specific impacts of this bill. His occupation as an insurance agent and the ownership of his insurance agency do not suggest any financial gain from the agricultural initiatives mentioned in the bill. Furthermore, his investments in securities and investment firms like Charles Schwab, Empower, and TIAA-CREF do not have a direct connection to agricultural prices, livestock, or food safety. As such, there are no identified conflicts of interest that would suggest a personal financial benefit from this resolution.

Sponsor's Personal Financial Interests

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Type Description Industry Source
Occupation Insurance Agent AI-researched
Employer Owner of Dennis Powers Insurance Agency TN Legislature bio
Business Owner Owner of Dennis Powers Insurance Agency TN Legislature bio
Asset CHARLES SCHWAB Securities & Investment TN Ethics Commission
Asset EMPOWER TN Ethics Commission
Asset TIAA-CREF TN Ethics Commission
Asset Leadership PAC: POWPAC TN Ethics Commission

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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.