TN SB1127

Estates

Passed Senate Paul Rose (R)
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Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
6/10
Risk Level
High
Policy Area
Law
Industry Overlap
33%
Personal Conflicts
1 found

Senator Paul Rose's sponsorship of SB1127 presents a potential conflict of interest due to his ownership of Hydratek Properties, which operates in the real estate industry. The bill aims to amend Tennessee law regarding the compensation owed to the surviving family members of deceased employees, potentially impacting the real estate market and related financial transactions. Given that Hydratek Properties is involved in real estate, any changes in estate laws could indirectly affect property values and transactions, which may benefit his business interests.

Additionally, while the primary focus of the bill is on employee compensation, the broader implications on estate management and real estate transactions could create a scenario where Senator Rose's financial interests are aligned with the outcomes of this legislation. This alignment raises concerns about whether the bill is being sponsored with the best interests of the public in mind or if it serves to enhance his personal financial gain through his business operations in real estate.

Sponsor's Personal Financial Interests

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Type Description Industry Source
Occupation Businessman AI-researched
Employer Owner of Rose Construction General Contractors TN Legislature bio
Business Owner Owner of Rose Construction General Contractors TN Legislature bio
Employer ROSE CONSTRUCTION General Contractors TN Ethics Commission
Employer APC RENTALS TN Ethics Commission
Employer AP RENTALS TN Ethics Commission
Employer HYDRATREK PROPERTIES Real Estate TN Ethics Commission
Employer ADVANCED INVESTEMENTS TN Ethics Commission
Employer RKR TN Ethics Commission
Employer HAYWOOD FARMS TN Ethics Commission
Employer ROSE RENTALS TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner ROSE CONSTRUCTION PRESIDENT from Jan 2019 to Feb 2026 General Contractors TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner APC RENTALS GENERAL PARTNER from Jan 2019 to Feb 2026 TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner RKR GENERAL PARTNER from Jan 2019 to Feb 2026 TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner DYERSBURG STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION BOARD BOARD MEMBER from Jan 2019 to Feb 2026 Education TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner BOYS GIRLS CLUB HATCHIE RIVER REGION BOARD MEMBER from Jan 2019 to Feb 2026 TN Ethics Commission
Asset 401-K TN Ethics Commission

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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.