TN SJR1184

A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Marshall McKamey of LaFollette.

Passed 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

The bill SJR1184 is a resolution to honor the memory of Marshall McKamey, which does not directly involve any financial implications or regulatory changes. However, the sponsor, Ken Yager, has personal financial interests that could be seen as tangentially related. As an adjunct professor at Roane State Community College, he may have a vested interest in educational initiatives or community recognition that could indirectly benefit from positive public sentiment generated by the resolution. This connection is relatively weak, as the resolution itself does not propose any changes to funding or policy that would directly impact his role in education or his financial interests therein.

Additionally, Yager's involvement in various boards and organizations, such as the Tennessee County Services Association and the Southern States Energy Board, does not present a clear conflict with the bill, as it is primarily commemorative in nature. The risk of personal financial gain from this resolution is low, as it does not create a direct benefit or financial opportunity for him. Overall, while there is some alignment with his role in education, it is indirect and does not suggest a significant conflict of interest.

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.