TN HJR0359

A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Sergeant Cody Manders of the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.

Passed House Lowell Russell (R)
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Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
1/10
Risk Level
Low
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Industry Overlap
0%
Personal Conflicts
0 found

The bill HJR0359 is a resolution to honor Sergeant Cody Manders of the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, which does not have any direct financial implications or regulatory impacts on the sponsor, Lowell Russell. His personal financial interests include being a retired Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper and an employee of the Tennessee House of Representatives, as well as owning a rental business, Russell Rentals. None of these interests are directly related to the subject matter of the bill, which focuses on crime and law enforcement but does not involve any financial transactions or regulatory changes that could benefit Russell financially.

Given that the bill is purely a commendation without any associated financial benefits or obligations, the risk of conflict of interest is minimal. Russell's role as a retired trooper may suggest a familiarity with law enforcement issues, but it does not create a financial incentive related to this particular resolution. Therefore, the analysis concludes that there are no relevant personal interests that could lead to a conflict regarding this bill.

Sponsor's Personal Financial Interests

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Type Description Industry Source
Occupation Retired Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper Retired TN Legislature bio
Employer Tennessee House of Representatives AI-researched
Employer RUSSELL RENTALS 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.