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The bill SB0667 seeks to amend the time allowed for individuals to be absent from work to vote, increasing it from three hours to four hours. The sponsor, Brent Taylor, has personal financial interests primarily in the legal field as an attorney and as a board member of the Memphis City Council. However, these interests do not directly align with the bill's subject matter concerning voting time allowances. The legal profession may indirectly benefit from increased civic engagement, but there is no clear financial gain for Taylor or his law firm from this specific legislation.
Additionally, Taylor's involvement with UBS Investments and the funeral services industry does not present any relevant conflicts with the bill's focus on election-related policies. The absence of direct overlaps between the sponsor's financial interests and the bill's implications indicates a low risk of conflicts of interest. Therefore, the potential for personal financial gain from this legislation appears minimal.
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 | TN Legislature bio |
| Employer | Taylor Law Firm | Lawyers/Law Firms | AI-researched |
| Board Member | Board Member of the Memphis City Council | — | AI-researched |
| Employer | UBS INVESTMENTS | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Occupation | Other, FUNERAL SERVICES | — | 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.
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.
TN SB0667