TN SB0313

K-12 Education

Introduced Senate Jeff Yarbro (D)
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Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
3/10
Risk Level
Medium
Policy Area
Education
Industry Overlap
50%
Personal Conflicts
1 found

The bill SB0313 focuses on K-12 education, specifically regarding classroom libraries and the materials teachers can use. While the sponsor, Jeff Yarbro, is an attorney and a partner at a law firm, his personal financial interests do not directly align with the bill's provisions. However, his spouse's employment at Vanderbilt University, an educational institution, introduces a potential indirect connection to the bill's subject matter. If the bill influences educational policies or funding, it could indirectly affect Vanderbilt University, where his spouse is employed, potentially leading to a conflict of interest. This connection is not direct financial gain but could raise questions about the motivations behind supporting educational legislation.

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 Attorney Lawyers/Law Firms AI-researched
Employer Partner at Bass, Berry & Sims PLC TN Legislature bio
Board Member Board Member of the Tennessee Justice Center TN Legislature bio
Employer BASS, BERRY & SIMS TN Ethics Commission
Spouse Employer DODSON, PARKER, BEHM & CAPPARELLA TN Ethics Commission
Spouse Employer VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY Education TN Ethics Commission
Asset VANGUARD INDEX FUND Securities & Investment TN Ethics Commission
Asset FIRST CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK STOCK Commercial Banks TN Ethics Commission
Occupation Law, GENERAL, CIVIL & BUSINESS LITIGATION TN Ethics Commission
Occupation Law, GENERAL, CIVIL & CRIMINAL LITIGATION TN Ethics Commission
Asset Leadership PAC: ENVISION TENNESSEE 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.