TN SB2439

Property Taxes

Introduced Senate Paul Rose (R)
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Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
6/10
Risk Level
High
Policy Area
Taxation
Industry Overlap
50%
Personal Conflicts
1 found

The bill SB2439 proposes to amend property tax assessments in Tennessee by urging a study on using the most recent purchase price of residential properties as the basis for valuation, rather than traditional appraisal methods. This change could significantly impact the real estate market, particularly for property owners and real estate businesses. Paul Rose, the bill's sponsor, has direct financial interests in the real estate sector through his ownership of Hydratek Properties, which may benefit from any changes in property valuation methods that could affect property sales and investments.

Given that the bill directly pertains to real estate taxation and assessment, there is a clear potential conflict of interest. Rose's involvement in the real estate industry through Hydratek Properties suggests that he could personally benefit from favorable changes to property tax assessments that might arise from the study urged by this bill. This alignment raises concerns about the objectivity of the bill's sponsorship and the potential for personal financial gain influencing legislative decisions.

Sponsor's Personal Financial Interests

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Type Description Industry Source
Occupation Businessman AI-researched
Employer Owner of Rose Construction General Contractors TN Legislature bio
Business Owner Owner of Rose Construction General Contractors TN Legislature bio
Employer ROSE CONSTRUCTION General Contractors TN Ethics Commission
Employer APC RENTALS TN Ethics Commission
Employer AP RENTALS TN Ethics Commission
Employer HYDRATREK PROPERTIES Real Estate TN Ethics Commission
Employer ADVANCED INVESTEMENTS TN Ethics Commission
Employer RKR TN Ethics Commission
Employer HAYWOOD FARMS TN Ethics Commission
Employer ROSE RENTALS TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner ROSE CONSTRUCTION PRESIDENT from Jan 2019 to Feb 2026 General Contractors TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner APC RENTALS GENERAL PARTNER from Jan 2019 to Feb 2026 TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner RKR GENERAL PARTNER from Jan 2019 to Feb 2026 TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner DYERSBURG STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION BOARD BOARD MEMBER from Jan 2019 to Feb 2026 Education TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner BOYS GIRLS CLUB HATCHIE RIVER REGION BOARD MEMBER from Jan 2019 to Feb 2026 TN Ethics Commission
Asset 401-K 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.