TN SB0561

Operator Requirements For Boating

Passed Senate Tom Hatcher (R)
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Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
1/10
Risk Level
Low
Policy Area
Transportation and Public Works
Industry Overlap
0%
Personal Conflicts
0 found

The analysis of SB0561, which amends operator requirements for boating and alters fee structures for boating safety certificates, reveals no direct conflicts of interest related to the sponsor, Tom Hatcher's personal financial interests. His employment with SS, TCRS Retirement, and Volunteer Graphics does not intersect with the maritime or transportation sectors in a manner that would suggest a financial benefit from the bill's provisions. Additionally, his role as CEO of Tom Hatcher Charity does not appear to have any relevance to the boating industry or the specific changes proposed in this 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
Employer SS TN Ethics Commission
Employer TCRS RETIREMENT TN Ethics Commission
Employer VOLUNTEER GRAPHICS TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner TOM HATCHER CHARITY CEO from Aug 2014 to current 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.