TN HJR1135

A RESOLUTION to honor and commend the Coca-Cola Company's support of America250.

Passed House Mark White (R)
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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 HJR1135 aims to honor and commend the Coca-Cola Company's support of America250, which falls under the arts and culture policy area. While the sponsor, Mark White, has a background in education and is currently employed as the Director of the College of Leadership and Public Policy at Lipscomb University, the direct financial implications of this resolution on his personal interests are limited. However, his position at Lipscomb University could indirectly benefit from increased visibility and support for cultural initiatives, potentially enhancing the institution's reputation and funding opportunities.

The alignment of White's role at Lipscomb University with the bill's focus on arts and culture suggests a moderate risk of conflict, as any positive outcomes for Coca-Cola's initiatives could reflect favorably on educational institutions involved in similar cultural projects. Nevertheless, since the resolution does not propose any financial incentives or direct benefits to White's personal finances, the risk remains at a medium level rather than high or critical.

Sponsor's Personal Financial Interests

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Type Description Industry Source
Occupation Educator TN Legislature bio
Employer Former Director of Admissions at a private school AI-researched
Board Member Member of the Tennessee House Education Administration Committee TN Legislature bio
Spouse Employer KATHY WHITE TN Ethics Commission
Spouse Employer FEDEX PENSION RETIREMENT Misc Transport TN Ethics Commission
Spouse Employer AECO PENSION PLAN TN Ethics Commission
Employer SOCIAL SECURITY AGENCY TN Ethics Commission
Employer LIPSCOMB UNIVERSITY-DIRECTOR, COLLEGE OF LEADERSHP AND PUBLIC POLICY Education TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner GLOBAL CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION TRUSTEE from Jan 2005 to Dec 2018 TN Ethics Commission
Asset Leadership PAC: EDUCATE TENNESSEE 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.