TN SB0948

Veterans

Passed Senate Bill Powers (R)
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Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
6/10
Risk Level
High
Policy Area
Housing and Community Development
Industry Overlap
33%
Personal Conflicts
2 found

Bill Powers, the sponsor of SB0948, has several personal financial interests that align with the bill's focus on housing and community development, particularly in relation to affordable housing programs. His role as a businessman and owner of Wyatt-Johnson Automotive Group suggests a vested interest in the economic landscape of the region, which could be impacted by changes in housing policy. Additionally, his employment with Marcus by Goldman Sachs places him in a financial institution that may benefit from real estate developments and investments that arise from the bill's provisions. Furthermore, his asset holdings, particularly with Bank of America, also indicate a connection to the finance and real estate sectors, which are directly affected by the legislation's requirements for affordable housing projects. This overlap raises concerns about potential personal financial gain from the bill's enactment, as favorable housing policies could enhance the value of real estate investments and financial services related to these developments.

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 Businessman AI-researched
Employer Owner of Wyatt-Johnson Automotive Group TN Legislature bio
Business Owner Owner of Wyatt-Johnson Automotive Group TN Legislature bio
Board Member Board Member of Clarksville-Montgomery County Industrial Development Board AI-researched
Employer SYNCHRONY BANK TN Ethics Commission
Employer MARCUS BY GOLDMAN SACHS Securities & Investment TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner MCADOO PARTNERS, LLC PRESIDENT from Dec 2024 to current TN Ethics Commission
Asset BANK OF AMERICA Commercial Banks TN Ethics Commission
Asset J&P REINSURANCE TN Ethics Commission
Asset MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH TN Ethics Commission
Asset MERRILL LYNCH FAMILY TRUST TN Ethics Commission
Asset MERRILL LYNCH PARA TRUST TN Ethics Commission
Asset MERRILL LYNCH ACWI EX TRUST TN Ethics Commission
Asset MERRILL LYNCH CORE GROWTH TRUST TN Ethics Commission
Asset MERRILL LYNCH FIXED INCOME TRUST TN Ethics Commission
Asset EMPOWER RETIRE READY TN TN Ethics Commission
Asset LPL FINANCIAL TN Ethics Commission
Asset MARCUS FINANCIAL 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.