TN SB2709

The Town Of Jonesborough

Passed Senate Rusty Crowe (R)
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Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
3/10
Risk Level
Medium
Policy Area
Government Operations and Politics
Industry Overlap
100%
Personal Conflicts
1 found

Senator Rusty Crowe's personal financial interests present some potential for conflict regarding SB2709, particularly through his ties to East Tennessee State University and his role as a board member for Mountain States Health Alliance. While the bill primarily addresses local governance and insurance provisions for the Town of Jonesborough, Crowe's connections to the education and health sectors could indirectly align with the bill's impacts, especially in terms of liability insurance. However, these interests are not directly tied to the specific provisions of the bill, which focuses more on local election processes and insurance requirements rather than health or educational policies.

The risk of personal financial gain from this bill appears limited, as the primary focus is on local governance rather than sectors where Crowe has significant business interests. The alignment with East Tennessee State University is more about the educational sector than direct financial benefit from the legislation itself. Therefore, while there is some overlap, it does not rise to a level of direct conflict that would suggest a high risk of personal financial gain from the bill's passage.

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 Former Hospital Administrator AI-researched
Employer East Tennessee State University Education AI-researched
Board Member Board Member of Mountain States Health Alliance AI-researched
Employer TN SENATE TN Ethics Commission
Employer BALLAD HEALTH TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner 1ST TN HUMAN RESOURCE AGENCY BOARD MEMBER from Jan 2013 to current TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner 1ST TN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD MEMBER from Jan 2013 to current TN Ethics Commission
Asset PENSION PLAN TN Ethics Commission
Asset ANNUITY 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.