TN SB1098

County Powers

Introduced Senate Dawn White (R)
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Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
8/10
Risk Level
High
Policy Area
Housing and Community Development
Industry Overlap
100%
Personal Conflicts
12 found

Senator Dawn White's sponsorship of SB1098, which allows counties to impose a moratorium on the development of apartment complexes, presents a significant potential conflict of interest due to her personal financial interests in the real estate sector. Specifically, her holdings in Brookdale Senior Living Inc. and various mutual funds that invest in real estate-related assets indicate a direct financial stake in the outcomes of legislation affecting property development. Additionally, her professional background in business law and real estate further aligns her interests with the bill's subject matter, raising concerns about her motivations in sponsoring this legislation.

The bill's implications for the real estate market, particularly in the context of apartment complex development, could directly impact the value of her investments. Given that several of her 401(k) holdings are tied to funds that invest in real estate and associated sectors, there is a clear potential for personal financial gain should the moratorium influence market conditions favorably for her investments. This alignment of interests suggests that the bill could serve to benefit her financially, thereby creating a conflict between her legislative responsibilities and personal financial interests.

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 Educator AI-researched
Employer Former teacher in Rutherford County Schools AI-researched
Business Owner Co-owner of a small business with her husband TN Legislature bio
Spouse Employer Co-owner of a small business TN Legislature bio
Business Owner CASA OF RUTHERFORD COUNTY BOARD MEMBER from Jan 2012 to Dec 2025 TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner DISCOVERY CENTER AT MURFREE SPRING ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER from Jan 2012 to May 2019 TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner LINEBAUGH LIBRARY FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBER from Jan 2012 to Dec 2013 TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner ST. THOMAS RUTHERFORD (MIDDLE TENNESSEE MEDICAL CENTER) AMBASSADORS BOARD MEMBER from Jan 2012 to current TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner MTSU PROJECT HELP (ACE LEARNING CENTER) ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER from Aug 2012 to Mar 2016 TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner TENNESSEE ECONOMIC COUNCIL ON WOMEN COUNCIL MEMBER from Mar 2013 to Jun 2016 TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner READ TO SUCCEED BOARD MEMBER from Jan 2012 to Jan 2013 TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner SAM DAVIS MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION BOARD MEMBER from Jan 2012 to Jan 2013 TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner RUTHERFORD COUNTY FAMILY YMCA BOARD MEMBER from Jan 2014 to Aug 2015 TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner WOMEN'S ECONOMIC COUNCIL FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBER from Apr 2013 to Jun 2016 TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner SMYRNA FRIENDS OF SCOUTING 2017 GOOD SCOUT AWARD BREAKFAST CHAIR from Feb 2017 to May 2017 TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner RMM ENTERPRISES, LLC OWNER, MEMBER, MANAGER, SECRETARY from Jan 2012 to Dec 2017 TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner TENNESSEE STATE MUSEUM FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBER from Feb 2019 to current TN Ethics Commission
Asset BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING INC. (BKD) - HELD IN UBS, CHARLES SCHWAB & JANNEY ACCOUNTS Securities & Investment TN Ethics Commission
Asset PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING 401(K) ACCOUNT (SEE HOLDINGS BELOW) TN Ethics Commission
Asset PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP 401(K): TRANSAMERICA MID CAP VALUE OPPORTUNITIES R6 FUND (MVTRX) TN Ethics Commission
Asset PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP 401(K): VANGUARD INSTITUTIONAL INDEX ISTITUTIONAL FUND (VINIX) Securities & Investment TN Ethics Commission
Asset PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP 401(K): VANGUARD MID CAP INDEX ADMIRAL FUND (VIMAX) Securities & Investment TN Ethics Commission
Asset PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP 401(K): VANGUARD SMALL CAP INDEX INSTITUTIONAL FUND (VSCIX) Securities & Investment TN Ethics Commission
Asset PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP 401(K): VANGUARD FTSE ALL-WORLD EX-US INDEX ADMIRAL FUND (VFWAX) Securities & Investment TN Ethics Commission
Asset SCHWAB INTERNATIONAL EQUITY ETF (SCHF) TN Ethics Commission
Asset PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP 401(K): VANGUARD TOTAL BOND MARKET INDEX ADMIRAL FUND (VBTLX) Securities & Investment TN Ethics Commission
Asset SCHWAB US SMALL-CAP ETF (SCHA) TN Ethics Commission
Asset PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP 401(K): FIDELITY ADVISOR EQUITY GROWTH Z FUND (FZAFX) Securities & Investment TN Ethics Commission
Asset PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP 401(K): PIMCO TOTAL RETURN INSTL FUND (PTTRX) TN Ethics Commission
Asset PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP 401(K): FLEXPATH STRATEGIES LARGE CAP VALUE R1 FUND TN Ethics Commission
Asset PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP 401(K): CAPITAL GROUP EUPAC E SEPARATE ACCOUNT-E1 TN Ethics Commission
Asset JANNEY: BLACKROCK GLOBAL EQUITY MARKET NEUTRAL INSTL CL (BDMIX) Securities & Investment TN Ethics Commission
Asset JANNEY: BLACKSTONE ALT MULTI STRATEGY CL I (BXMIX) TN Ethics Commission
Asset JANNEY: CATALYST MILLBURN HEDGE STRATEGY CL I (MBXIX) TN Ethics Commission
Asset JANNEY: ISHARES CORE S&P 500 ETF (IVV) TN Ethics Commission
Asset JANNEY: FIRST TRUST LOW DURATION OPPORTUNITIES ETF (LMBS) TN Ethics Commission
Asset JANNEY: GLOBAL X MLP & ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE ETF (MLPX) TN Ethics Commission
Asset JANNEY: VANGUARD EXTENDED MARKET ETF (VXF) Securities & Investment TN Ethics Commission
Asset JANNEY: FEDERATED HERMES TOTAL RETURN BOND INSTL CL (FTRBX) TN Ethics Commission
Asset JANNEY: GQG PARTNERS EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY INSTL CL (GQGIX) TN Ethics Commission
Asset JANNEY: GOLDMAN SACHS GQG PARTNERS INTL OPPTYS INSTL CL (GSIMX) Securities & Investment TN Ethics Commission
Asset JANNEY: BLACKROCK TOTAL RETURN INSTL CL (MAHQX) Securities & Investment TN Ethics Commission
Asset JANNEY: ISHARES US TREASURY BOND ETF (GOVT) TN Ethics Commission
Asset JANNEY: ISHARES CORE MSCI TOTAL INTL STOCK ETF (IXUS) TN Ethics Commission
Asset JANNEY: ISHARES INVESTMENT GRADE SYSTEMATIC BOND ETF (IGEB) TN Ethics Commission
Asset JANNEY: ISHARES MBS ETF (MBB) TN Ethics Commission
Occupation Law, BUSINESS LAW, HEALTH CARE, REAL ESTATE, M&A, SECURITIES, SENIOR LIVING, ASSISTED LIVING Real Estate TN Ethics Commission
Asset Leadership PAC: DAWNPAC 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.