TN SB1314

The Criminal Proceedings Notification System

Passed Senate Jack Johnson (R)
Plain English Summary

Tennessee SB1314 creates a permanent system to notify individuals about criminal proceedings, replacing the previous temporary pilot project. This means that people will continue to receive updates about court cases without a set end date in 2025.

Supporters Say

Supporters of SB1314 would highlight that establishing a permanent notification system enhances transparency and keeps the community informed about important legal proceedings. They may argue that this system will improve public safety and engagement by ensuring that citizens are aware of criminal cases that may affect them.

Critics Say

Critics of SB1314 might express concerns that a permanent notification system could lead to unnecessary anxiety or misinformation among the public. They may also argue that the resources allocated for this system could be better spent on other areas of the criminal justice system that require more immediate attention.

Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
2/10
Risk Level
Low
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Industry Overlap
0%
Personal Conflicts
0 found

The bill SB1314 aims to establish a permanent criminal proceedings notification system in Tennessee, which does not directly intersect with the sponsor Jack Johnson's personal financial interests. His primary occupation as Vice President of Client Relations at CIGNA Healthcare and ownership of a small business consulting firm do not have a clear connection to the criminal proceedings notification system. Additionally, his spouse's involvement in real estate and his various investments in funds do not suggest any potential for personal financial gain from this legislation. Since the bill primarily deals with data privacy in the context of criminal proceedings, and there are no direct overlaps with Johnson's financial interests, the risk of conflict is minimal.

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 Vice President of Client Relations at a healthcare company AI-researched
Employer CIGNA Healthcare Health Services/HMOs TN Legislature bio
Business Owner Owner of a small business consulting firm AI-researched
Spouse Employer Owner of Johnson & Associates, a real estate company Real Estate AI-researched
Employer LFGS, LLC TN Ethics Commission
Employer COPART, INC. TN Ethics Commission
Employer BROWNING OIL COMPANY, INC. TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner BRIGHTSTONE BOARD MEMBER from Sep 2020 to current TN Ethics Commission
Asset FIDELITY PURITAN FUND Securities & Investment TN Ethics Commission
Asset FIDELITY CONTRA FUND Securities & Investment TN Ethics Commission
Asset FIDELITY OTC FUND Securities & Investment TN Ethics Commission
Asset VIRTUS NFS LARGE CAP FUND TN Ethics Commission
Asset COLUMBIA SELECT MID CAP FUND TN Ethics Commission
Asset JANUS ENTERPRISE FUND TN Ethics Commission
Asset FRANKLIN SMALL CAP FUND TN Ethics Commission
Asset DFA INTERNATIONAL VALUE FUND TN Ethics Commission
Asset BROWN CAPITAL SMALL COMPANY FUND TN Ethics Commission
Asset VANGUARD TOTAL BOND MARKET FUND Securities & Investment TN Ethics Commission
Asset VANGUARD INSTITUTIONAL INDEX FUND Securities & Investment TN Ethics Commission
Asset FIDELITY INTERNATIONAL DISCOVERY FUND Securities & Investment TN Ethics Commission
Asset COPART, INC TN Ethics Commission
Asset DODGE AND COX INCOME FUND TN Ethics Commission
Occupation Law, JUDGE TN Ethics Commission
Asset Leadership PAC: JACK PAC 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.