TN HJR7011

A RESOLUTION to propose an amendment to the Constitution of Tennessee, regarding the composition of congressional districts.

Introduced House Justin Pearson (D)
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Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
3/10
Risk Level
Medium
Policy Area
Government Operations and Politics
Industry Overlap
0%
Personal Conflicts
1 found

The proposed amendment to the Constitution of Tennessee regarding congressional district composition does not directly align with Justin Pearson's personal financial interests. However, his role as an employee at the University of Illinois, which may be affected by changes in congressional representation and funding, presents a potential indirect conflict. Changes in congressional districts can influence federal funding allocations to educational institutions, including the University of Illinois, where Pearson is employed. This could create a scenario where Pearson's financial interests could be indirectly impacted by the outcomes of the legislation he sponsors. Additionally, as a community organizer and co-founder of Memphis Community Against Pollution, his advocacy work may intersect with broader political implications of districting, but these are not directly financial in nature.

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 Community Organizer AI-researched
Employer Co-founder of Memphis Community Against Pollution TN Legislature bio
Board Member Board member of Memphis Community Against Pollution TN Legislature bio
Employer BOLD ALLIANCE TN Ethics Commission
Employer EQUATION CAMPAIGN TN Ethics Commission
Employer UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS Education TN Ethics Commission
Employer FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, CAPITOL HILL TN Ethics Commission
Spouse Employer COMMITTEE TO ELECT JUSTIN J. PEARSON TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner MEMPHIS COMMUNITY AGAINST POLLUTION FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT from Jul 2021 to current TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner EQUATION CAMPAIGN BOARD MEMBER from Jan 2024 to current TN Ethics Commission
Asset Leadership PAC: MOVEMENT FOR JUSTICE 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.