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TN SB0870 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Joseph Hensley (R), currently “Passed” since May 13, 2025.
We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 144 of them sponsored by Joseph Hensley.
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The bill SB0870 focuses on educator evaluations, requiring a landscape analysis of teacher evaluation practices and the formation of an advisory committee. The sponsor, Joseph Hensley, has personal financial interests primarily in the healthcare sector as a physician and owner of a medical clinic. There are no direct overlaps between his financial interests in healthcare and the education-related subject matter of the bill. As such, there is minimal risk of personal financial gain from the legislation he sponsors, as it does not pertain to his professional field or business operations.
Unlike federal analysis based on campaign donations, state analysis examines legislators' personal financial interests — their jobs, businesses, and investments.
| Type | Description | Industry | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupation | Physician | Health Professionals | AI-researched |
| Employer | Maury Regional Medical Center | — | AI-researched |
| Business Owner | Owner of Hensley Medical Clinic | — | TN Legislature bio |
| Board Member | Board Member of the Tennessee Medical Association | — | TN Legislature bio |
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 SB0870?
TN SB0870 is currently “Passed” in the Tennessee legislature.
Who sponsored TN SB0870?
Joseph Hensley (R) sponsored TN SB0870.
