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TN SB0939 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Richard Briggs (R), currently “Passed” since April 4, 2025.
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Senator Richard Briggs sponsors SB0939, which mandates a study on the economic impact of the cosmetology and barbering professions in Tennessee. While his primary occupation as a cardiothoracic surgeon does not directly relate to the cosmetology and barbering fields, he has a vested interest in commercial real estate, which could be indirectly affected by the outcomes of this study. If the study leads to increased regulation or support for the cosmetology and barbering industries, it could influence the demand for commercial properties that house these businesses, potentially benefiting his financial interests in commercial real estate.
Furthermore, as a member of the Board of Directors for the American Heart Association, there may be additional indirect implications regarding health and wellness trends that could affect the beauty and personal care industries. However, the most significant conflict arises from his employment in commercial real estate, which aligns with the bill's impact on real estate related to cosmetology and barbering establishments. This creates a potential for personal financial gain should the study yield favorable conditions for these industries, thereby increasing demand for commercial properties.
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 |
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 SB0939?
TN SB0939 is currently “Passed” in the Tennessee legislature.
Who sponsored TN SB0939?
Richard Briggs (R) sponsored TN SB0939.
