TN HJR1545

A RESOLUTION to honor National Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day.

Passed House Gary Hicks (R)
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Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
6/10
Risk Level
High
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Industry Overlap
100%
Personal Conflicts
2 found

The bill HJR1545, which honors National Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day, does not directly regulate any specific industry but does intersect with the broader fields of law enforcement and legal services. The sponsor, Gary Hicks, has significant personal financial interests in TRIPLE H CONSTRUCTION PLLC, where he serves as Vice-President. This company operates in the legal sector, which could indirectly benefit from legislation that supports law enforcement initiatives, potentially leading to increased contracts or funding opportunities for legal services related to policing and public safety. Additionally, Hicks' role as an employer in this firm raises concerns about potential conflicts of interest, as the bill could influence funding or support for law enforcement that may also impact his business interests. Therefore, while the bill itself is a resolution honoring police, the sponsor's financial ties to the legal field present a notable conflict that warrants scrutiny.

Sponsor's Personal Financial Interests

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Type Description Industry Source
Occupation Legislator TN Legislature bio
Employer Tennessee General Assembly TN Legislature bio
Employer ROGERSVILLE CITY SCHOOL TN Ethics Commission
Employer TRIPLE H CONSTRUCTION PLLC Lawyers/Law Firms TN Ethics Commission
Employer PREMIER COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES LLC TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner ROGERSVILLE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR from Oct 2010 to current Education TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner PREMIER COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES LLC CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD/CO-OWNER from Dec 2020 to current TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner TRIPLE H CONSTRUCTION PLLC VICE-PRESIDENT from Apr 2022 to current Lawyers/Law Firms TN Ethics Commission
Asset Leadership PAC: HIXPAC 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.