TN HR0012

A RESOLUTION approving the amendments and revisions to the Tennessee Rules of Appellate Procedure, promulgated by the Supreme Court of Tennessee pursuant to the provisions of Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 16, Chapter 3, Part 4.

Passed House Gino Bulso (R)
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Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
6/10
Risk Level
High
Policy Area
Law
Industry Overlap
100%
Personal Conflicts
1 found

Gino Bulso, the sponsor of HR0012, has significant personal financial interests that align directly with the bill's subject matter, which pertains to the Tennessee Rules of Appellate Procedure. As an attorney and partner at Bulso PLC, he operates within the legal industry, which is directly impacted by changes to appellate procedures. This alignment raises concerns about potential personal financial gain from the amendments and revisions to the rules, as they could affect the operations and profitability of his law firm and similar entities in the legal sector.

Additionally, Bulso's involvement in various sectors, including real estate and financial services, may also intersect with the broader implications of tort reform, which often influences litigation outcomes in these industries. While the bill itself focuses on procedural amendments rather than substantive changes to tort law, the potential for increased efficiency or reduced liability could still indirectly benefit Bulso's financial interests as a practicing attorney and business owner. Therefore, the risk of conflict of interest is elevated due to the direct relationship between his professional role and the legislative changes proposed in HR0012.

Sponsor's Personal Financial Interests

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Type Description Industry Source
Occupation Attorney Lawyers/Law Firms AI-researched
Employer Partner at Bulso PLC AI-researched
Business Owner Co-founder of Bulso PLC TN Legislature bio
Employer BULSO PLC TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner BULSO PLC MEMBER from May 2020 to current TN Ethics Commission
Asset CAPWEALTH, LLC (STOCKS) TN Ethics Commission
Occupation Law, AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURING AUTOMOBILE SALES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT Real Estate TN Ethics Commission
Occupation Law, ENTERTAINMENT FINANCIAL SERVICES REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION Real Estate TN Ethics Commission

Items marked "AI-researched" are generated from public sources but have not been independently verified. Verified data is sourced from official legislature websites and disclosure filings.

Legislative Votes
FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION
House · Apr 14, 2025
Passed
94
YEA
0
NAY
1
NOT VOTING
HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
House · Apr 8, 2025
Passed
22
YEA
0
NAY

Source: LegiScan roll call vote data.

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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.