TN SB1089Tennessee SB1089 increases the amount of court costs that municipal court clerks must send to the state treasurer from $1.00 to $2.00. This money will be used to help pay for training and education for municipal court judges and clerks. The goal is to improve the quality of municipal court operations in the state.
TN SB1089 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Jack Johnson (R), currently “Passed” since May 15, 2025.
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Supporters of SB1089 argue that the increased funding for training will enhance the professionalism and effectiveness of municipal court judges and clerks. By ensuring that these officials receive proper education, the bill aims to improve the overall justice system in Tennessee.
Critics of SB1089 may contend that increasing court costs places an additional financial burden on individuals involved in municipal court cases. They might argue that this could disproportionately affect low-income residents seeking justice, making the legal process even more challenging for them.
The analysis of SB1089 reveals no direct conflicts of interest between Senator Jack Johnson's personal financial interests and the bill's provisions regarding municipal court funding. The bill primarily addresses the allocation of court costs to support training for municipal court judges and clerks, which does not intersect with Johnson's roles in healthcare, real estate, or his various investments in securities and funds. While Johnson is involved in multiple industries, none of these are directly impacted by the legislation concerning municipal courts. Therefore, the potential for personal financial gain from this bill appears minimal.
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.
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 does TN SB1089 do?
Tennessee SB1089 increases the amount of court costs that municipal court clerks must send to the state treasurer from $1.00 to $2.00. This money will be used to help pay for training and education for municipal court judges and clerks. The goal is to improve the quality of municipal court operations in the state.
What is the status of TN SB1089?
TN SB1089 is currently “Passed” in the Tennessee legislature.
Who sponsored TN SB1089?
Jack Johnson (R) sponsored TN SB1089.
