TN HJR0267

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Likisha Rhodes on her selection as the 2024–2025 Cane Ridge High School Teacher of the Year.

Passed House John Clemmons (D)
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Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
5/10
Risk Level
Medium
Policy Area
Education
Industry Overlap
0%
Personal Conflicts
3 found

The bill HJR0267 is a resolution to honor Likisha Rhodes as the Cane Ridge High School Teacher of the Year, which primarily falls within the education sector. While this resolution does not propose any direct financial implications or regulatory changes, the sponsor, John Clemmons, has personal financial interests that align with the education sector through his involvement with the Columbia University Alumni Association of Nashville and the Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Nashville Advisory Board. These affiliations suggest a vested interest in educational initiatives and recognition within the education community.

However, the nature of the bill being a resolution of recognition rather than a legislative measure that would alter funding, policy, or regulations in education means that the potential for personal financial gain is limited. The alignment of Clemmons' interests with the education sector does indicate a connection, but it is indirect and does not suggest that he would gain financially from the passage of this resolution. Therefore, while there is some alignment, it does not rise to a level that would indicate a significant conflict of interest.

Sponsor's Personal Financial Interests

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Type Description Industry Source
Occupation Attorney Lawyers/Law Firms TN Legislature bio
Employer Partner at Clemmons & Clemons, PLLC Lawyers/Law Firms AI-researched
Board Member Board member of Tennessee Bar Association AI-researched
Employer CLEMMONS & CLEMONS, PLLC Lawyers/Law Firms TN Ethics Commission
Spouse Employer TRUST INCOME TN Ethics Commission
Spouse Employer ENERGY TRANSFER LP TN Ethics Commission
Employer TRUST - CAPITAL GAINS TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF NASHVILLE MEMBER from Jan 2009 to current Education TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner VOLUNTEER LAWYERS & PROFESSIONALS FOR THE ARTS VOLUNTEER ATTORNEY from Jan 2009 to Apr 2018 Lawyers/Law Firms TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY ALUMNI REPRESENTATIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER from Jan 2008 to current Education TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner HARRY PHILLIPS AMERICAN INN OF COURT BARRISTER from Aug 2015 to Apr 2019 TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner NASHVILLE BAR FOUNDATION FELLOW from Mar 2017 to current TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner TENNESSEE COLLEGE OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY - NASHVILLE ADVISORY BOARD from Jun 2018 to Nov 2022 Education TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner MCCABE PARK LITTLE LEAGUE VOLUNTEER COACH from Aug 2019 to current TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner TENNESSEE BAR ASSOCIATION MEMBER from Nov 2007 to current TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner NASHVILLE BAR ASSOCIATION MEMBER from Nov 2007 to current TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner SILENT NO LONGER TENNESSEE BOARD MEMBER from Feb 2022 to current TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner CORE HOOPS - MBA VOLUNTEER COACH from Jan 2022 to Feb 2023 TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner SILENT NO LONGER TN BOARD MEMBER from Jan 2023 to current TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner CLEMMONS AND CLEMONS, PLLC MEMBER from Jul 2013 to current Lawyers/Law Firms TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner NASHVILLE RBI-BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF MIDDLE TN RBI ADVISORY RD from Jan 2014 to Apr 2017 TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner FRIENDS OF SEVIER PARK, INC MEMBER, BOARD OF DIRECTORS from Apr 2013 to current TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner BELMONT-HILLSBORO NEIGHBORS, INC. EX OFFICIO MEMBER, STEERING COMMITTEE from Jan 2014 to current TN Ethics Commission
Asset FIDELITY INVESTMENTS (SPOUSE & 3 MINORS)and Minor Child Securities & Investment TN Ethics Commission
Asset FIDELITY INVESTMENTS, 401(K) Securities & Investment TN Ethics Commission
Asset MML INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC TN Ethics Commission
Occupation Law, LEGAL TN Ethics Commission
Asset Leadership PAC: INVICTUS PAC 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.