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TN HJR0879 is a house bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by William Lamberth (R), currently “Introduced” since February 4, 2026.
We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 258 of them sponsored by William Lamberth.
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William Lamberth, the sponsor of HJR0879, has personal financial interests that align with the bill's subject matter, particularly through his role as an employee of the STATE OF TN and as a board member of the VOLUNTEER STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE. The bill involves the appointment of Mike Frick to the heritage conservation trust fund board, which may impact various government operations and funding allocations. Lamberth's position within the state government could create a potential conflict, as decisions made by the board could influence funding or policies that may benefit his interests or those of his employer.
Additionally, his involvement with the VOLUNTEER STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE could intersect with the heritage conservation trust fund's activities, particularly if the college engages in projects related to heritage conservation. While these interests do not indicate a direct financial gain from the bill, they do suggest a level of influence that could lead to perceived or actual conflicts of interest. Thus, while the risk is not critical, it is significant enough to warrant attention.
Unlike federal analysis based on campaign donations, state analysis examines legislators' personal financial interests — their jobs, businesses, and investments.
| Type | Description | Industry | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupation | Attorney | Lawyers/Law Firms | AI-researched |
| Employer | Partner at Lamberth, Cifelli, Ellis & Nason, P.A. | — | TN Legislature bio |
| Business Owner | Owner of Lamberth Consulting | — | AI-researched |
| Board Member | Board Member of Sumner County CASA | — | TN Legislature bio |
| Spouse Employer | Spouse employed by Sumner County Schools | — | AI-researched |
| Employer | STATE OF TN | Government | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | SELF EMPLOYED ATTORNEY | Lawyers/Law Firms | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | PORTLAND COMMUNITY CHAIRMAN from Jan 2026 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | UNITED WAY SUMNER CO BOARD MEMBER from Jan 2026 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | VOLUNTEER STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD MEMBER from Jan 2026 to current | Education | TN Ethics Commission |
| Occupation | Law, GENERAL PRACTICE OF LAW | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Occupation | Law, STATE OF TN | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | Leadership PAC: LAMBERTH 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.
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 is the status of TN HJR0879?
TN HJR0879 is currently “Introduced” in the Tennessee legislature.
Who sponsored TN HJR0879?
William Lamberth (R) sponsored TN HJR0879.
