TN SJR1188

A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Rhett Pratt for his service to the General Assembly.

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

Senator Ken Yager's sponsorship of SJR1188, a resolution to honor Rhett Pratt, presents a medium risk for potential conflicts of interest. While the bill itself is a commendation and does not directly involve financial implications, Yager's role as an adjunct professor at Roane State Community College could indirectly align with the bill's impact on government operations and education sectors. This connection may raise questions about whether his position could influence educational policy or funding decisions in favor of his employer, particularly in the context of community colleges.

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.