TN SB1902

Airport Authorities

Introduced Senate Paul Bailey (R)
Plain English Summary

Tennessee SB1902 requires that any governing body looking to create an airport authority must publish a notice on their website for at least two weeks before the public hearing. This aims to ensure transparency and provide adequate notice to the community about upcoming decisions regarding airport authorities.

Supporters Say

Supporters of SB1902 would argue that the bill enhances transparency and public engagement by ensuring that citizens are informed about important decisions regarding airport authorities. By requiring notice to be posted online, it allows for greater accessibility to information and encourages community participation in the decision-making process.

Critics Say

Critics of SB1902 might contend that the requirement for online notice could be insufficient for reaching all community members, particularly those without internet access. They may argue that this approach could limit public input and overlook the needs of constituents who are not aware of the hearings due to a lack of comprehensive outreach.

Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
2/10
Risk Level
Low
Policy Area
Transportation and Public Works
Industry Overlap
0%
Personal Conflicts
0 found

The analysis of SB1902, which pertains to the creation of airport authorities and mandates public notice prior to hearings, reveals no direct conflicts of interest between the sponsor, Paul Bailey, and the bill's subject matter. Bailey's personal financial interests are primarily centered around his ownership of a trucking business and various related entities, none of which directly intersect with the aviation and airport authority regulations outlined in the bill. While his involvement in the trucking industry may suggest a peripheral interest in transportation, it does not create a direct financial incentive related to airport authorities or their governance.

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 Businessman AI-researched
Employer Owner of Bailey Company, a trucking business TN Legislature bio
Business Owner Owner of Bailey Company TN Legislature bio
Board Member Board member of the Tennessee Trucking Association TN Legislature bio
Employer CB TRUCKING INC TN Ethics Commission
Employer CB TRANSPORTATION, INC TN Ethics Commission
Employer A & P LEASING, LLC TN Ethics Commission
Employer BAILEY TIRE COMPANY, LLC TN Ethics Commission
Employer BAILEY INVESTMENTS TN Ethics Commission
Employer CB LEASING, LLC TN Ethics Commission
Employer WAREHOUSE SERVICES, LLC TN Ethics Commission
Employer COWBOY TRUCK LEASING LLC TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner NATIONAL REINED COW HORSE ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT from Feb 2012 to current TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner AMERICAN QUARTER HORSE ASSOCIATION DIRECTOR from Mar 2004 to current TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner TN QUARTER HORSE ASSOCIATION DIRECTOR from Jan 1998 to current TN Ethics Commission
Asset BUILTWELL BANK, Spouse, and Minor Child TN Ethics Commission
Asset DEKALB COUNTY BANKand Minor Child TN Ethics Commission
Asset CITIZENS BANK Commercial Banks TN Ethics Commission
Asset BAILEY INVESTMENTS LLCand Minor Child TN Ethics Commission
Asset SAFE TRUCKING TN Ethics Commission
Asset THROUGHBRED FINANCIAL, Spouse, and Minor Child TN Ethics Commission
Asset Leadership PAC: PB PAC TN Ethics Commission

Items marked "AI-researched" are generated from public sources but have not been independently verified. Verified data is sourced from official legislature websites and disclosure filings.

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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.