TN SB0376

Institutions Of Higher Education

Passed Senate Paul Rose (R)
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Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
6/10
Risk Level
High
Policy Area
Education
Industry Overlap
0%
Personal Conflicts
1 found

Senator Paul Rose's position as a board member of the Dyersburg State Community College Foundation creates a direct conflict of interest with SB0376, which amends regulations affecting institutions of higher education. The bill aims to prohibit discrimination based on race, color, ethnicity, or national origin in educational settings, which could lead to increased operational costs or changes in funding for institutions like Dyersburg State Community College. As a board member, Rose may have a vested interest in the financial health and operational policies of the college, which could be influenced by the outcomes of this legislation.

Furthermore, his ownership of Rose Construction and other rental businesses may indirectly tie him to the educational sector through potential contracts or partnerships with educational institutions. While these interests are not directly related to the bill's subject matter, any financial implications arising from the bill's enactment could ultimately affect his business interests, leading to a significant risk of conflict between his personal financial interests and the legislative responsibilities he holds.

Sponsor's Personal Financial Interests

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Type Description Industry Source
Occupation Businessman AI-researched
Employer Owner of Rose Construction General Contractors TN Legislature bio
Business Owner Owner of Rose Construction General Contractors TN Legislature bio
Employer ROSE CONSTRUCTION General Contractors TN Ethics Commission
Employer APC RENTALS TN Ethics Commission
Employer AP RENTALS TN Ethics Commission
Employer HYDRATREK PROPERTIES Real Estate TN Ethics Commission
Employer ADVANCED INVESTEMENTS TN Ethics Commission
Employer RKR TN Ethics Commission
Employer HAYWOOD FARMS TN Ethics Commission
Employer ROSE RENTALS TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner ROSE CONSTRUCTION PRESIDENT from Jan 2019 to Feb 2026 General Contractors TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner APC RENTALS GENERAL PARTNER from Jan 2019 to Feb 2026 TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner RKR GENERAL PARTNER from Jan 2019 to Feb 2026 TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner DYERSBURG STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION BOARD BOARD MEMBER from Jan 2019 to Feb 2026 Education TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner BOYS GIRLS CLUB HATCHIE RIVER REGION BOARD MEMBER from Jan 2019 to Feb 2026 TN Ethics Commission
Asset 401-K 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.