TN SJR0060

A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Michael Timme for his distinguished service to the State of Tennessee.

Introduced Senate Ken Yager (R)
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Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
3/10
Risk Level
Medium
Policy Area
Government Operations and Politics
Industry Overlap
0%
Personal Conflicts
1 found

Senator Ken Yager's bill, SJR0060, is a resolution to honor Michael Timme for his service, which does not directly involve any legislative changes or financial implications. However, Yager's role as an adjunct professor at Roane State Community College could present a potential conflict, as the resolution may indirectly benefit the educational institution by enhancing its reputation through the recognition of a notable figure. This could lead to increased enrollment or funding opportunities for the college, which may align with Yager's personal interests as an employee there.

While the risk of personal financial gain from this specific resolution is relatively low, the alignment of Yager's position in education with the bill's impact on the community could raise questions about the appropriateness of such recognitions. Nonetheless, since the bill does not propose any financial benefits or changes to funding, the potential for significant conflict remains limited.

Sponsor's Personal Financial Interests

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Type Description Industry Source
Occupation Former County Executive of Roane County TN Legislature bio
Employer Adjunct Professor at Roane State Community College Education AI-researched
Board Member Board Member of the Tennessee County Services Association TN Legislature bio
Employer RENTAL INCOME TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner COMMUNITY REUSE ORGINIZATION OF EAST TENNESSEE BOARD MEMBER from Jan 1992 to current TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner MID EAST COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY BOARD MEMBER from Jan 2023 to current TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner SOUTHERN STATES ENERGY BOARD VICE CHAIRMAN from Jan 2023 to current TN Ethics Commission
Asset TCRS TN Ethics Commission
Asset TIAA TN Ethics Commission
Asset ED. JONES TN Ethics Commission
Asset Leadership PAC: KEYPAC 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.