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TN SB0872 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Ferrell Haile (R), currently “Introduced” since February 5, 2025.
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The bill SB0872 proposes to exempt the retail sale of infant formula, diapers, and wipes from sales and use tax. While the sponsor, Ferrell Haile, has a background as a pharmacist and owns a pharmacy, there are no direct overlaps between his personal financial interests and the specific products affected by this legislation. His ownership of Perkins Drugs & Gift Shoppe may suggest a potential indirect benefit, but the bill's focus on tax exemption does not guarantee increased sales or profits for his pharmacy. Additionally, his other business interests, such as real estate and various board memberships, do not align with the consumer goods targeted by this bill. Therefore, the risk of conflict of interest is low as there are no clear financial incentives for the sponsor that would directly result from the passage of this legislation.
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 SB0872?
TN SB0872 is currently “Introduced” in the Tennessee legislature.
Who sponsored TN SB0872?
Ferrell Haile (R) sponsored TN SB0872.
