TN SB2151

Tax Credits

Passed Senate Page Walley (R)
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Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
1/10
Risk Level
Low
Policy Area
Taxation
Industry Overlap
0%
Personal Conflicts
0 found

The sponsor of SB2151, Page Walley, has personal financial interests primarily in the field of psychology and education, with no direct involvement in the banking or financial sectors that would be impacted by the proposed tax credits for financial institutions. His role as a self-employed psychologist and adjunct professor at the University of Alabama-Birmingham does not intersect with the banking industry or the specific tax implications outlined in the bill. Furthermore, his previous position as a commissioner in a state department does not suggest any financial stake in the legislation concerning franchise and excise taxes for financial institutions.

Given that the bill focuses on tax credits for financial institutions, and the sponsor's interests do not include any banking or financial services, there appears to be no potential for personal financial gain from the passage of this legislation. The absence of any direct financial ties to the banking industry or related sectors indicates a low risk of conflict of interest.

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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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.