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TN HJR0882 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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The bill HJR0882 involves the appointment of Dr. Tyler Forrest to the Heritage Conservation Trust Fund Board of Trustees, which is a governmental body that may influence funding and policy decisions related to heritage conservation in Tennessee. William Lamberth, the sponsor of this resolution, has multiple personal financial interests that could be seen as indirectly related to the bill's subject matter. His role as an attorney and partner at a law firm may expose him to legal matters involving government operations, including those related to conservation funding and policy. Additionally, his position as a board member of Volunteer State Community College could intersect with educational initiatives that may be funded or influenced by the trust fund's activities, although this is more indirect in nature.
While there are no direct financial benefits from the appointment itself, Lamberth's employment with the State of Tennessee and his involvement in various community organizations suggest a potential for conflicts, particularly if the trust fund's decisions could impact his professional or business interests. The alignment of his government role with the bill's implications raises questions about whether his support for the bill could be influenced by personal gain, albeit indirectly. Therefore, while the risk is not critical, it is noteworthy 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 |
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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 HJR0882?
TN HJR0882 is currently “Introduced” in the Tennessee legislature.
Who sponsored TN HJR0882?
William Lamberth (R) sponsored TN HJR0882.
