TN SB0168

Precious Metals

Introduced Senate Paul Bailey (R)
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Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
3/10
Risk Level
Medium
Policy Area
Finance and Financial Sector
Industry Overlap
50%
Personal Conflicts
1 found

The sponsor, Paul Bailey, has personal financial interests that show some alignment with the bill's subject matter concerning precious metals and financial institutions. Notably, he has an asset in Citizens Bank, which operates in the commercial banking sector that could be indirectly affected by the legislation allowing the state treasurer to purchase and sell precious metal bullion. While this connection is present, it is not direct enough to suggest that the bill would significantly enhance Bailey's financial position. The primary focus of the bill is on state transactions involving precious metals rather than commercial banking operations, which mitigates the potential for a serious conflict of interest.

Sponsor's Personal Financial Interests

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Type Description Industry Source
Occupation Businessman AI-researched
Employer Owner of Bailey Company, a trucking business TN Legislature bio
Business Owner Owner of Bailey Company TN Legislature bio
Board Member Board member of the Tennessee Trucking Association TN Legislature bio
Employer CB TRUCKING INC TN Ethics Commission
Employer CB TRANSPORTATION, INC TN Ethics Commission
Employer A & P LEASING, LLC TN Ethics Commission
Employer BAILEY TIRE COMPANY, LLC TN Ethics Commission
Employer BAILEY INVESTMENTS TN Ethics Commission
Employer CB LEASING, LLC TN Ethics Commission
Employer WAREHOUSE SERVICES, LLC TN Ethics Commission
Employer COWBOY TRUCK LEASING LLC TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner NATIONAL REINED COW HORSE ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT from Feb 2012 to current TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner AMERICAN QUARTER HORSE ASSOCIATION DIRECTOR from Mar 2004 to current TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner TN QUARTER HORSE ASSOCIATION DIRECTOR from Jan 1998 to current TN Ethics Commission
Asset BUILTWELL BANK, Spouse, and Minor Child TN Ethics Commission
Asset DEKALB COUNTY BANKand Minor Child TN Ethics Commission
Asset CITIZENS BANK Commercial Banks TN Ethics Commission
Asset BAILEY INVESTMENTS LLCand Minor Child TN Ethics Commission
Asset SAFE TRUCKING TN Ethics Commission
Asset THROUGHBRED FINANCIAL, Spouse, and Minor Child TN Ethics Commission
Asset Leadership PAC: PB 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.