TN SB1778

Disaster Grants

Passed Senate Rusty Crowe (R)
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Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
2/10
Risk Level
Low
Policy Area
Emergency Management
Industry Overlap
0%
Personal Conflicts
0 found

The analysis of SB1778, which amends the procurement requirements for disaster grants administered by TEMA, reveals no direct overlaps between the sponsor Rusty Crowe's personal financial interests and the bill's implications. While Crowe has a background in healthcare management and is involved with various health-related organizations, these interests do not directly intersect with the emergency management domain or the specific provisions of this bill. The bill primarily focuses on the administrative aspects of disaster grants rather than any specific industry that could financially benefit Crowe personally.

Additionally, Crowe's roles in education and health organizations, including his board memberships, do not suggest a financial incentive that would arise from changes to disaster grant procurement processes. As such, the risk of personal financial gain influencing the legislative process in this case is minimal, leading to a low risk score.

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 Former Hospital Administrator AI-researched
Employer East Tennessee State University Education AI-researched
Board Member Board Member of Mountain States Health Alliance AI-researched
Employer TN SENATE TN Ethics Commission
Employer BALLAD HEALTH TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner 1ST TN HUMAN RESOURCE AGENCY BOARD MEMBER from Jan 2013 to current TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner 1ST TN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD MEMBER from Jan 2013 to current TN Ethics Commission
Asset PENSION PLAN TN Ethics Commission
Asset ANNUITY 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.