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TN SB0299 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Ferrell Haile (R), currently “Passed” since April 29, 2025.
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Senator Ferrell Haile's sponsorship of SB0299, which amends the qualifications for membership on the medical cannabis commission, presents a potential conflict of interest due to his occupation as a pharmacist and his ownership of Perkins Drugs & Gift Shoppe. As a pharmacist, he is directly involved in the pharmaceutical industry, which is significantly impacted by legislation concerning medical cannabis. The bill's focus on medical cannabis could lead to changes in the market dynamics for pharmaceuticals, potentially benefiting his business interests in this sector.
Furthermore, as a board member of Sumner Regional Medical Center, Haile may have additional influence over the medical community's approach to cannabis, which could also align with his personal financial interests. The overlap between his professional role and the bill's subject matter raises concerns about whether his personal financial gain could be prioritized over public interest in the legislative process.
Unlike federal analysis based on campaign donations, state analysis examines legislators' personal financial interests — their jobs, businesses, and investments.
| Type | Description | Industry | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupation | Pharmacist | Pharmaceuticals/Health Products | TN Legislature bio |
| Business Owner | Owner of Perkins Drugs & Gift Shoppe | — | AI-researched |
| Board Member | Board Member of Sumner Regional Medical Center | — | TN Legislature bio |
| Employer | HAILE FARMS | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | GEORGIAN MANOR APTS. | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | STEVE FREEMAN FARMS | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | 2005 CAIRO RENTAL | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | GEORGIAN MANOR APTS. CO-OWNER from Jan 1992 to Apr 2026 | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | SUMNER COUNTY ANTIDRUG COALITION ADVISOR from Jan 2014 to Dec 2014 | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | WORLD CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING BOARD MEMBER from Jan 2006 to Jul 2014 | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | STATION CAMP CHURCH ELDER from Jan 2010 to Jan 2017 | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | STATION CAMP CHURCH BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHAIRMAN from Jan 2017 to Apr 2022 | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | APCI BOARD MEMBER from Jan 1992 to Apr 2016 | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY FIRE DEPT. PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD from Jan 1991 to Apr 2022 | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | CHRISTIAN TOWERS BOARD MEMBER from Jan 1992 to Jan 2014 | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | GEORGIAN MANOR APTS.; | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | Leadership PAC: HAILEPAC | — | 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 SB0299?
TN SB0299 is currently “Passed” in the Tennessee legislature.
Who sponsored TN SB0299?
Ferrell Haile (R) sponsored TN SB0299.
