TN SJR0061

A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Billy Ray Helton, Sr., of Lawrenceburg.

Passed Senate Page Walley (R)
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Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
3/10
Risk Level
Medium
Policy Area
Arts, Culture, Religion
Industry Overlap
0%
Personal Conflicts
1 found

The bill SJR0061 is a resolution to honor the memory of Billy Ray Helton, Sr., which primarily falls under the policy area of Arts, Culture, and Religion. While the nature of the bill does not directly relate to any commercial or financial interests, the sponsor, Page Walley, has a personal financial interest in the education sector through his employment with the University of Alabama-Birmingham. This connection could suggest a potential indirect alignment with the bill's impact on cultural recognition and community engagement, as educational institutions often play a role in cultural events and memorials. However, since the bill does not propose any financial benefits or regulatory changes that would directly affect Walley's financial interests, the risk of conflict remains low to medium at best.

Furthermore, Walley's role as a psychologist and his involvement in various educational and community organizations do not present a direct financial gain from this resolution. The primary focus of the bill is commemorative rather than legislative in nature, which further diminishes the likelihood of any significant conflict of interest arising from his personal financial interests. Therefore, while there is a slight overlap due to his employment in education, it does not pose a substantial risk of personal financial gain from this specific bill.

Sponsor's Personal Financial Interests

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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.