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The bill SB1985 requires that descriptions of real property in deeds of conveyance be prepared by registered land surveyors or licensed attorneys using surveys prepared by registered land surveyors. While the sponsor, Brent Taylor, is an attorney and works at a law firm, there is no direct evidence that this bill would financially benefit him or his firm in a significant way. The requirement for registered land surveyors to prepare property descriptions may indirectly involve attorneys, but it does not create a direct financial gain for Taylor as the bill does not mandate that attorneys must be involved in every transaction, nor does it specify that they must be compensated for their involvement in this process. Furthermore, his other financial interests in funeral services and investments do not align with the real estate industry impacted by this legislation.
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| Type | Description | Industry | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupation | Attorney | Lawyers/Law Firms | TN Legislature bio |
| Employer | Taylor Law Firm | Lawyers/Law Firms | AI-researched |
| Board Member | Board Member of the Memphis City Council | — | AI-researched |
| Employer | UBS INVESTMENTS | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Occupation | Other, FUNERAL SERVICES | — | 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.
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.
