TN HR0163

A RESOLUTION to commemorate April 11, 2026, as Animation Day in Tennessee.

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 HR0163 commemorates April 11, 2026, as Animation Day in Tennessee, which falls under the arts and culture sector. The sponsor, Mark White, has a personal financial interest as the Director of the College of Leadership and Public Policy at Lipscomb University, an educational institution that may engage with cultural and artistic programs. While this position does not directly benefit from the bill, there is an indirect connection through the promotion of arts and culture in educational settings. This could potentially enhance the university's reputation and attract students interested in animation and related fields.

Additionally, Mark White's previous role as the Director of Admissions at a private school may also align with the bill's focus on promoting cultural events, which could indirectly benefit educational institutions. However, the connection is not strong enough to suggest a significant financial gain from the bill itself. Therefore, while there is some alignment with the bill's impact on the arts and culture sector, it remains indirect and does not present a clear conflict of interest.

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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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.