TN HJR0872

A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Dorothy McCorkle Wellford of Cordova.

Passed House Gabby Salinas (D)
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Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
3/10
Risk Level
Medium
Policy Area
Arts, Culture, Religion
Industry Overlap
0%
Personal Conflicts
1 found

The bill HJR0872 is a resolution to honor the memory of Dorothy McCorkle Wellford, which primarily falls within the arts and culture policy area. While the nature of the bill does not directly involve financial transactions or regulatory changes, the sponsor, Gabby Salinas, has personal financial interests that could create a perception of conflict. Salinas is employed by the State of Tennessee, which may indirectly align with the bill's impact on state recognition of cultural figures. However, this alignment is not direct or significant enough to suggest personal financial gain from the resolution itself.

Additionally, Salinas's role as a board member of Alliance Healthcare Services and PPFA does not appear to intersect with the arts and culture focus of the bill. Therefore, while there is some overlap with her employment at the State of Tennessee, the risk of personal financial gain from this specific resolution remains low. The resolution does not create a financial benefit for Salinas, nor does it regulate an industry in which she has a direct business interest.

Sponsor's Personal Financial Interests

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Type Description Industry Source
Occupation Research Scientist AI-researched
Employer St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Hospitals/Nursing Homes AI-researched
Employer STATE OF TN Government TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner ALLIANCE HEALTHCARE SERVICES BOARD MEMBER from Jan 2017 to current TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner PPFA BOARD MEMBER from Mar 2024 to current TN Ethics Commission
Asset Leadership PAC: FUERZA TN DEMOCRATS TN Ethics Commission
Asset Leadership PAC: SHELBY COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY 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.