TN SB2149

Clinical Trials

Passed Senate Page Walley (R)
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Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
2/10
Risk Level
Low
Policy Area
Health
Industry Overlap
0%
Personal Conflicts
0 found

The analysis of SB2149, the 'HOPE Treatment Act,' reveals no direct conflicts of interest between the sponsor, Page Walley, and the bill's subject matter. While Walley is a self-employed psychologist and has experience in mental health, there are no specific financial interests that would directly benefit from the legislation regarding clinical trials and drug safety. His role as a psychologist may provide him with insights into mental health issues, but it does not translate into a financial conflict with the proposed bill. Furthermore, his previous position as Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Children's Services does not create a financial incentive related to this legislation either.

Additionally, Walley's affiliations with educational institutions and other organizations do not present any direct overlap with the pharmaceutical or healthcare sectors that could lead to personal financial gain from the passage of this bill. Therefore, the risk of conflict of interest is assessed as low, as there are no significant personal financial interests that align with the impacts of the legislation.

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 Psychologist AI-researched
Employer Self-employed as a psychologist AI-researched
Board Member Former Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Children's Services TN Legislature bio
Employer UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA-BIRMINGHAM Education TN Ethics Commission
Spouse Employer 3LS VENTURES TN Ethics Commission
Spouse Employer SOCIAL SECURITY TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner UAB ADJUNCT PROFESSOR from Jan 2012 to current TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner I AM NEXT BOARD MEMBER/CHAIR from Apr 2021 to current TN Ethics Commission
Asset Leadership PAC: PBW-PAC 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.