TN SB0743

The Water And Wastewater Operator Certification Act

Introduced Senate Ken Yager (R)
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Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
2/10
Risk Level
Low
Policy Area
Water Resources Development
Industry Overlap
0%
Personal Conflicts
0 found

The analysis of SB0743, which pertains to the Water and Wastewater Operator Certification Act, reveals no direct conflicts of interest between the sponsor, Ken Yager, and the bill's subject matter. Yager's personal financial interests primarily include roles in education and community service organizations, none of which directly relate to water quality or wastewater management. His involvement with the Southern States Energy Board and other community organizations does not indicate a financial stake in the water and wastewater industry that could be influenced by the legislation.

Sponsor's Personal Financial Interests

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Type Description Industry Source
Occupation Former County Executive of Roane County TN Legislature bio
Employer Adjunct Professor at Roane State Community College Education AI-researched
Board Member Board Member of the Tennessee County Services Association TN Legislature bio
Employer RENTAL INCOME TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner COMMUNITY REUSE ORGINIZATION OF EAST TENNESSEE BOARD MEMBER from Jan 1992 to current TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner MID EAST COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY BOARD MEMBER from Jan 2023 to current TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner SOUTHERN STATES ENERGY BOARD VICE CHAIRMAN from Jan 2023 to current TN Ethics Commission
Asset TCRS TN Ethics Commission
Asset TIAA TN Ethics Commission
Asset ED. JONES TN Ethics Commission
Asset Leadership PAC: KEYPAC 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.