TN SB2005

Fire Investigation

Passed Senate Tom Hatcher (R)
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Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
1/10
Risk Level
Low
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Industry Overlap
0%
Personal Conflicts
0 found

The analysis of SB2005, which pertains to fire investigation and the certification of personnel involved in arson cases, reveals no direct conflicts of interest between the sponsor, Tom Hatcher, and the bill's subject matter. Hatcher's personal financial interests, including his employment with SS, TCRS Retirement, and Volunteer Graphics, do not align with the industries affected by this legislation, which primarily concerns law enforcement and insurance related to fire investigations. Furthermore, his role as CEO of Tom Hatcher Charity does not present any financial stakes in the outcomes of this bill.

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
Employer SS TN Ethics Commission
Employer TCRS RETIREMENT TN Ethics Commission
Employer VOLUNTEER GRAPHICS TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner TOM HATCHER CHARITY CEO from Aug 2014 to current 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.