TN SJR0929

A RESOLUTION to honor Herbert "Buddy" Mayes on being inducted into the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tennessee Hall of Fame.

Passed Senate Steve Southerland (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 SJR0929 is a resolution honoring Herbert 'Buddy' Mayes for his induction into the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tennessee Hall of Fame, which falls under the arts and culture sector. While the bill itself is largely ceremonial and does not propose any financial implications or regulatory changes, the sponsor, Steve Southerland, has personal financial interests that intersect with the state government sector. As an employee of the State of Tennessee, there is a potential indirect alignment between his role and the bill's subject matter, as state recognition of individuals and organizations can enhance community engagement and support for local initiatives, including those related to the Boys & Girls Clubs. However, this connection is tenuous and does not suggest a direct financial benefit from the resolution itself.

The primary financial interests of the sponsor, including ownership of a funeral home and various bank assets, do not directly relate to the bill's focus on honoring an individual. Therefore, while there is a slight overlap due to his employment with the state, the risk of personal financial gain from this specific resolution is low. The nature of the resolution does not create a scenario where the sponsor would significantly benefit financially, keeping the risk at a medium level due to the indirect connection to state interests.

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 Funeral Director AI-researched
Employer Owner of Southerland Family Funeral Home AI-researched
Business Owner Owner of Southerland Family Funeral Home AI-researched
Employer STATE OF TN Government TN Ethics Commission
Spouse Employer TN CONSOLIDATED RETIREMENT TN Ethics Commission
Employer PERSONAL RENTAL PROPERTY TN Ethics Commission
Asset FIRST HORIZON BANK TN Ethics Commission
Asset PHILLIPS EDISON TN Ethics Commission
Asset TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES TN Ethics Commission
Asset HOME FEDERAL BANK 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.