TN HB2592Tennessee HB2592 is a bill that allows the state's utility commission to send an annual report to the legislature electronically. This report will compare utility rates for telecommunications, electricity, natural gas, water, and wastewater between Tennessee and other southeastern states.
TN HB2592 is a house bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Clark Boyd (R), currently “Passed” since May 27, 2026.
We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 43 of them sponsored by Clark Boyd.
The key recorded vote (House, April 15, 2026) ended 22–5 and passed.
Supporters of HB2592 argue that this bill enhances transparency and accountability in utility pricing. By comparing rates with neighboring states, it aims to ensure that Tennessee residents are paying fair prices for essential services.
Critics of HB2592 may contend that simply comparing utility rates does not address underlying issues of affordability or access to services. They might argue that the bill could divert attention from more significant reforms needed to improve utility infrastructure and customer support.
The analysis of HB2592 reveals no direct overlaps between Clark Boyd's personal financial interests and the industries affected by the bill, which focuses on utilities such as telecommunications, electricity, natural gas, water, and wastewater. Boyd's primary occupations and business interests are in the insurance and real estate sectors, which do not directly relate to the utility industries addressed in this legislation. As an insurance agent and business owner in the insurance field, his financial interests are unlikely to be impacted by the utility rate comparisons mandated by the bill.
Unlike federal analysis based on campaign donations, state analysis examines legislators' personal financial interests — their jobs, businesses, and investments.
| Type | Description | Industry | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupation | Insurance Agent | — | AI-researched |
| Employer | Owner of Boyd Insurance Group | — | TN Legislature bio |
| Business Owner | Owner of Boyd Insurance Group | — | TN Legislature bio |
| Board Member | Member of the Wilson County Commission | — | AI-researched |
| Employer | CLARK BOYD STATE FARM INSURANCE AGENCY | Insurance | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | RESIDENTAL RENTAL PROPERTIES PRIVATELY OWNED | Real Estate | TN Ethics Commission |
| Spouse Employer | FRIENDSHIP CHRISTIAN SCHOOL | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | SERVUS PROPERTIES LLC | Real Estate | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | CEDAR CENTER CONDO ASSOCIATION TREASURER from May 2014 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | SERVUS PROPERTIES LLC. VICE-PRESIDENT from Jan 2021 to current | Real Estate | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | HORACE MANN | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | EDWARD JONES Held by: Minor Child | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | EDWARD JONES | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | STATE FARM ANNUITY | Insurance | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | AXA ADVISORS | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | LPL FINANCIAL | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Occupation | Other, INSURANCE | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | Leadership PAC: JCB PAC | — | TN Ethics Commission |
Items marked "AI-researched" are generated from public sources but have not been independently verified. Verified data is sourced from official legislature websites and disclosure filings.
Source: LegiScan roll call vote data.
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.
What does TN HB2592 do?
Tennessee HB2592 is a bill that allows the state's utility commission to send an annual report to the legislature electronically. This report will compare utility rates for telecommunications, electricity, natural gas, water, and wastewater between Tennessee and other southeastern states.
How did the vote on TN HB2592 go?
The key recorded vote (House, April 15, 2026) ended 22–5 and passed.
What is the status of TN HB2592?
TN HB2592 is currently “Passed” in the Tennessee legislature.
Who sponsored TN HB2592?
Clark Boyd (R) sponsored TN HB2592.
