TN HJR0891

A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Todd Skelton to the advisory board for the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Passed House William Lamberth (R)
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Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
6/10
Risk Level
High
Policy Area
Education
Industry Overlap
0%
Personal Conflicts
2 found

William Lamberth, the sponsor of HJR0891, has significant personal financial interests that align with the education sector, particularly through his role as a board member of Volunteer State Community College. This position suggests a vested interest in educational governance, which could influence his support for the appointment of Todd Skelton to the advisory board of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Additionally, Lamberth's employment with the State of Tennessee further intertwines his professional obligations with the educational policies and appointments made within the state, potentially leading to a conflict of interest regarding his motivations for sponsoring this resolution.

The alignment of Lamberth's personal interests with the bill's subject matter raises concerns about whether his support for Skelton's appointment is influenced by potential benefits to his own professional standing or the institutions he is affiliated with. Given that both his role with the State of Tennessee and his position on the Volunteer State Community College board directly relate to the education sector, there is a heightened risk that his personal financial interests could unduly influence his legislative actions.

Sponsor's Personal Financial Interests

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Type Description Industry Source
Occupation Attorney Lawyers/Law Firms AI-researched
Employer Partner at Lamberth, Cifelli, Ellis & Nason, P.A. TN Legislature bio
Business Owner Owner of Lamberth Consulting AI-researched
Board Member Board Member of Sumner County CASA TN Legislature bio
Spouse Employer Spouse employed by Sumner County Schools AI-researched
Employer STATE OF TN Government TN Ethics Commission
Employer SELF EMPLOYED ATTORNEY Lawyers/Law Firms TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner PORTLAND COMMUNITY CHAIRMAN from Jan 2026 to current TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner UNITED WAY SUMNER CO BOARD MEMBER from Jan 2026 to current TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner VOLUNTEER STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD MEMBER from Jan 2026 to current Education TN Ethics Commission
Occupation Law, GENERAL PRACTICE OF LAW TN Ethics Commission
Occupation Law, STATE OF TN TN Ethics Commission
Asset Leadership PAC: LAMBERTH PAC TN Ethics Commission

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About This Analysis

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.