TN SJR0346

A RESOLUTION relative to the regulation of Kratom.

Introduced Senate Todd Gardenhire (R)
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Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
6/10
Risk Level
High
Policy Area
Health
Industry Overlap
50%
Personal Conflicts
2 found

Senator Todd Gardenhire sponsors SJR0346, which seeks to regulate or ban the sale of Kratom in Tennessee. His personal financial interests include significant investments in pharmaceutical companies such as Pfizer and Eli Lilly & Co. These investments align closely with the bill's focus on drug safety and health care costs, suggesting a potential conflict of interest. If the bill leads to increased regulation or a ban on Kratom, it could indirectly benefit the pharmaceutical companies in which he has a financial stake, as consumers may turn to traditional pharmaceuticals for pain management or other health issues instead of Kratom.

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 Financial Advisor AI-researched
Employer Retired from Morgan Stanley Securities & Investment TN Legislature bio
Board Member Board member of the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation TN Legislature bio
Spouse Employer INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINE PENSION ANNUITY TN Ethics Commission
Employer METLIFE PENSION ANNUITY TN Ethics Commission
Employer SOCIAL SECURITY TN Ethics Commission
Employer SEP IRA RMD TN Ethics Commission
Employer MORGAN STANLEY COMMON STOCK Securities & Investment TN Ethics Commission
Asset MORGAN STANLEY COMMON Securities & Investment TN Ethics Commission
Asset BROWN CAPITAL SMALL CAP TN Ethics Commission
Asset JANUS HENDERSON ENTERPRISE N TN Ethics Commission
Asset ALLIANZ NFJ LARGE CAP VALUE TN Ethics Commission
Asset NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORP TN Ethics Commission
Asset SPROTT PHYSICAL GOLD TRUST TN Ethics Commission
Asset CUSIP 9128285T3 TN Ethics Commission
Asset CUSIP 912828XZ8 TN Ethics Commission
Asset CUSIP 91282CEU1 TN Ethics Commission
Asset CUSIP 91282CFP1 TN Ethics Commission
Asset FIFTH 3D BANCORP TN Ethics Commission
Asset FIRST HORIZON CORP TN Ethics Commission
Asset REGIONS FINANCIAL TN Ethics Commission
Asset ASTEC INC. TN Ethics Commission
Asset SANOFI TN Ethics Commission
Asset PFIZER Pharmaceuticals/Health Products TN Ethics Commission
Asset ELI LILLY & CO Pharmaceuticals/Health Products TN Ethics Commission
Asset BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB & CO TN Ethics Commission
Asset ASTRAZENECA PLC ADR TN Ethics Commission
Asset EXXON MOBIL Oil & Gas 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.