TN HJR0877

A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Dewey Branstetter, Jr., to the Tennessee Ethics Commission.

Introduced House Karen Camper (D)
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Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
5/10
Risk Level
Medium
Policy Area
Government Operations and Politics
Industry Overlap
0%
Personal Conflicts
2 found

Karen Camper, the sponsor of HJR0877, has personal financial interests that present some potential conflicts with the bill's subject matter. As a retired Chief Warrant Officer in the United States Army, her background may align with issues related to government operations and ethics, particularly in military contexts. Additionally, her employment with the State of Tennessee could create a perception of bias, as the bill pertains to the appointment of a member to the Tennessee Ethics Commission, which oversees ethical conduct in government operations. While these interests do not directly benefit from the bill, they suggest a close relationship with the governmental sector that could influence her decisions regarding ethics oversight.

Sponsor's Personal Financial Interests

Unlike federal analysis based on campaign donations, state analysis examines legislators' personal financial interests — their jobs, businesses, and investments.

Type Description Industry Source
Occupation Retired Chief Warrant Officer, United States Army Retired AI-researched
Employer Owner of Key II Entertainment AI-researched
Board Member Board Member of the National Organization of Black Elected Legislative Women TN Legislature bio
Employer DFAS US MILITARY RETIREMENT PAY TN Ethics Commission
Employer STATE OF TN Government TN Ethics Commission
Employer RENTAL INCOME TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner THE HUMBLE HEARTS FOUNDATION, INC. DIRECTOR from Oct 2001 to Apr 2024 TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner TENNESSEE HISTORY FOR KIDS DIRECTOR from Sep 2015 to current TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner BLACK LEGISLATIVE LEADERS NETWORK DIRECTOR from Nov 2022 to current TN Ethics Commission
Asset Leadership PAC: CAMPPAC 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.