TN SB1078

Debt Resolution Services

Passed Senate Jack Johnson (R)
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At a Glance

TN SB1078 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Jack Johnson (R), currently “Passed” since April 28, 2025.

We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 353 of them sponsored by Jack Johnson.

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Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
7/10
Risk Level
High
Policy Area
Finance and Financial Sector
Industry Overlap
50%
Personal Conflicts
7 found

The proposed SB1078, which aims to amend the Tennessee Code regarding debt resolution services, presents several potential conflicts of interest for its sponsor, Jack Johnson. His ownership of Johnson & Associates, a real estate company, suggests a direct financial interest in the financial sector, particularly in areas that may intersect with consumer credit and debt resolution services. This connection raises concerns about whether the legislation could be influenced by his personal financial interests in real estate transactions that might be affected by the bill's provisions.

Additionally, Johnson's investments in various funds, such as the Fidelity Puritan Fund, Fidelity Contra Fund, and Vanguard Total Bond Market Fund, indicate a significant financial stake in the securities and investment industry. These funds could potentially be impacted by changes in consumer credit regulations and debt resolution practices, further complicating the integrity of his legislative actions. Given the direct alignment of his personal financial interests with the sectors affected by the bill, there is a heightened risk of conflicts that could lead to personal financial gain at the expense of broader public interest.

Sponsor's Personal Financial Interests

Unlike federal analysis based on campaign donations, state analysis examines legislators' personal financial interests — their jobs, businesses, and investments.

Type Description Industry Source
Occupation Vice President of Client Relations at a healthcare company — AI-researched
Employer CIGNA Healthcare Health Services/HMOs TN Legislature bio
Business Owner Owner of a small business consulting firm — AI-researched
Spouse Employer Owner of Johnson & Associates, a real estate company Real Estate AI-researched
Employer LFGS, LLC — TN Ethics Commission
Employer COPART, INC. — TN Ethics Commission
Employer BROWNING OIL COMPANY, INC. — TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner BRIGHTSTONE BOARD MEMBER from Sep 2020 to current — TN Ethics Commission
Asset FIDELITY PURITAN FUND Securities & Investment TN Ethics Commission
Asset FIDELITY CONTRA FUND Securities & Investment TN Ethics Commission
Asset FIDELITY OTC FUND Securities & Investment TN Ethics Commission
Asset VIRTUS NFS LARGE CAP FUND — TN Ethics Commission
Asset COLUMBIA SELECT MID CAP FUND — TN Ethics Commission
Asset JANUS ENTERPRISE FUND — TN Ethics Commission
Asset FRANKLIN SMALL CAP FUND — TN Ethics Commission
Asset DFA INTERNATIONAL VALUE FUND — TN Ethics Commission
Asset BROWN CAPITAL SMALL COMPANY FUND — TN Ethics Commission
Asset VANGUARD TOTAL BOND MARKET FUND Securities & Investment TN Ethics Commission
Asset VANGUARD INSTITUTIONAL INDEX FUND Securities & Investment TN Ethics Commission
Asset FIDELITY INTERNATIONAL DISCOVERY FUND Securities & Investment TN Ethics Commission
Asset COPART, INC — TN Ethics Commission
Asset DODGE AND COX INCOME FUND — TN Ethics Commission
Occupation Law, JUDGE — TN Ethics Commission
Asset Leadership PAC: JACK PAC — 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.

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the status of TN SB1078?

TN SB1078 is currently “Passed” in the Tennessee legislature.

Who sponsored TN SB1078?

Jack Johnson (R) sponsored TN SB1078.