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TN SB0307 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Richard Briggs (R), currently “Introduced” since January 27, 2025.
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Senator Richard Briggs sponsors SB0307, which authorizes local governments with populations of 100,000 or more to select project delivery methods for construction projects. This bill directly impacts the real estate industry, particularly in how local governments manage construction projects. Senator Briggs has a documented personal financial interest in commercial real estate, which creates a potential conflict of interest. His role in the commercial real estate sector could lead to personal financial gain if the bill facilitates more favorable project delivery methods that benefit his interests in that industry.
While his primary occupation as a cardiothoracic surgeon may seem unrelated, the overlap with commercial real estate is significant enough to warrant concern. The ability for local governments to choose project delivery methods could influence the market dynamics of construction projects, potentially benefiting Senator Briggs's financial interests in commercial real estate. This alignment raises questions about whether his legislative actions are influenced by personal financial motives, making the risk of conflict high.
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 SB0307?
TN SB0307 is currently “Introduced” in the Tennessee legislature.
Who sponsored TN SB0307?
Richard Briggs (R) sponsored TN SB0307.
TN SB0307