TN SB1512

The Department Of Agriculture

Passed Senate Edward Jackson (R)
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Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
1/10
Risk Level
Low
Policy Area
Agriculture and Food
Industry Overlap
0%
Personal Conflicts
0 found

The sponsor of SB1512, Edward Jackson, has personal financial interests that do not directly align with the agriculture and food policy area addressed by the bill. His background as a retired banker, along with ownership of Jackson Properties in the real estate industry and his role as a board member at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital, does not indicate any direct financial gain from the extension of the department of agriculture. The bill primarily affects agricultural prices and food safety, areas that do not intersect with his financial interests in banking, real estate, or healthcare. Therefore, there are no significant conflicts of interest present in this case.

Sponsor's Personal Financial Interests

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Type Description Industry Source
Occupation Retired Banker Commercial Banks TN Legislature bio
Business Owner Owner of Jackson Properties Real Estate AI-researched
Board Member Board Member of Jackson-Madison County General Hospital Hospitals/Nursing Homes AI-researched

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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.