TN SB1330

Commerce

Introduced Senate Jeff Yarbro (D)
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Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
2/10
Risk Level
Low
Policy Area
Commerce
Industry Overlap
0%
Personal Conflicts
0 found

The bill SB1330 aims to amend various sections of the Tennessee Code related to commerce, specifically addressing obsolete definitions and penalty provisions concerning contractors. The sponsor, Jeff Yarbro, is an attorney and partner at a law firm, which may suggest a general alignment with legal and regulatory matters. However, there are no direct overlaps between his personal financial interests and the specific impacts of this bill on the construction or contractor industries. Yarbro's interests in law and litigation do not indicate a financial stake in the contractor licensing process or the specific changes proposed in this legislation.

Furthermore, while Yarbro's role at Bass, Berry & Sims PLC may involve legal work related to commerce, the bill's amendments appear to be administrative in nature, focusing on outdated definitions rather than creating new opportunities for financial gain. As such, the risk of a conflict of interest is low, as the bill does not present a scenario where Yarbro would personally benefit financially from its passage.

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 Attorney Lawyers/Law Firms AI-researched
Employer Partner at Bass, Berry & Sims PLC TN Legislature bio
Board Member Board Member of the Tennessee Justice Center TN Legislature bio
Employer BASS, BERRY & SIMS TN Ethics Commission
Spouse Employer DODSON, PARKER, BEHM & CAPPARELLA TN Ethics Commission
Spouse Employer VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY Education TN Ethics Commission
Asset VANGUARD INDEX FUND Securities & Investment TN Ethics Commission
Asset FIRST CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK STOCK Commercial Banks TN Ethics Commission
Occupation Law, GENERAL, CIVIL & BUSINESS LITIGATION TN Ethics Commission
Occupation Law, GENERAL, CIVIL & CRIMINAL LITIGATION TN Ethics Commission
Asset Leadership PAC: ENVISION TENNESSEE 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.