TN HJR1555

A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Lily Seaton, 2026 Valedictorian at Austin-East High School.

Passed House Sam McKenzie (D)
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Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
3/10
Risk Level
Medium
Policy Area
Education
Industry Overlap
0%
Personal Conflicts
1 found

Sam McKenzie, the sponsor of HJR1555, has a personal financial interest as a member of the Fisk University Board of Trustees, which aligns with the bill's focus on education. While the resolution honors a student and does not directly involve financial implications or regulatory changes, McKenzie's role on the board may suggest a vested interest in promoting educational achievements and institutions, potentially enhancing his reputation within the educational sector. However, since the bill does not propose any financial benefits or changes to funding that would directly impact his financial interests, the risk remains indirect.

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 Engineer Electronics Manufacturing TN Legislature bio
Employer Retired from Oak Ridge National Laboratory AI-researched
Employer UT-BATTELLE TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner FISK UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES from Apr 2023 to Apr 2026 Education TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner ORNL FCU BOARD from Apr 2006 to Apr 2028 TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner FOUR GUYS ENTERTAINMENT LLC MEMBER from Apr 2021 to Apr 2030 TN Ethics Commission
Asset TN STARS Held by: Minor Child 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.