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TN SB0177 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Richard Briggs (R), currently “Introduced” since January 15, 2025.
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Senator Richard Briggs sponsors SB0177, which proposes to reallocate an increase in the sales and use tax rate, impacting municipalities and potentially affecting the finance and real estate sectors. As a board member of the American Heart Association and a cardiothoracic surgeon, his primary professional interests lie in healthcare; however, his employment in commercial real estate presents a direct conflict with the bill's implications. The reallocation of tax revenues could influence real estate markets and property values in municipalities, which may indirectly benefit his financial interests in commercial real estate. Furthermore, his involvement with PNC Wealth Management may also indicate a vested interest in financial services that could be affected by changes in tax policy.
Unlike federal analysis based on campaign donations, state analysis examines legislators' personal financial interests — their jobs, businesses, and investments.
| Type | Description | Industry | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupation | Cardiothoracic Surgeon | — | AI-researched |
| Employer | University of Tennessee Medical Center | Education | TN Legislature bio |
| Board Member | Board of Directors, American Heart Association | — | AI-researched |
| Employer | DFAS US ARMY RETIREMENT | Government | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | PNC WEALTH MGMT | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | SOCIAL SECURITY | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | STATE OF TN GENERAL ASSEMBLY | Government | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | VETERAN | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE | Real Estate | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | TRUIST BANK; TVA CREDIT UNION; COMMERCIAL PROPERTY RENTAL | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | Leadership PAC: BRIGGSPAC | — | 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 SB0177?
TN SB0177 is currently “Introduced” in the Tennessee legislature.
Who sponsored TN SB0177?
Richard Briggs (R) sponsored TN SB0177.
