TN SJR1199

A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Kathryn Yontz, 2026 Co-Salutatorian of McNairy Central High School.

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

The bill SJR1199 is a resolution to honor Kathryn Yontz, a high school student, and does not propose any changes to existing laws or funding that would directly impact the education sector financially. However, the sponsor, Page Walley, has personal financial interests in the education sector through his employment with the University of Alabama-Birmingham. While this connection exists, the nature of the bill as a resolution rather than a legislative change reduces the likelihood of direct personal financial gain from the bill's passage. Walley's role as a psychologist and former Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Children's Services does not present a direct conflict with the bill's intent, which is purely celebratory in nature.

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.