TN SB1156

Foods That Contain Nanotechnology

Introduced Senate Sara Kyle (D)
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At a Glance

TN SB1156 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Sara Kyle (D), currently “Introduced” since February 6, 2025.

We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 67 of them sponsored by Sara Kyle.

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Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
1/10
Risk Level
Low
Policy Area
Agriculture and Food
Industry Overlap
0%
Personal Conflicts
0 found

Sara Kyle, the sponsor of SB1156, has personal financial interests primarily in the legal field as a self-employed attorney and has no documented financial interests directly related to the agriculture or food industries. The bill focuses on regulating foods that contain nanotechnology, specifically concerning data privacy and safety, which does not intersect with her legal practice or her financial assets. Additionally, her husband's previous role as a state representative does not present a direct conflict as it pertains to the current legislation.

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 Attorney Lawyers/Law Firms AI-researched
Employer Self-employed Attorney Lawyers/Law Firms TN Legislature bio
Spouse Employer Husband is Mike Stewart, former Tennessee State Representative — AI-researched
Employer STATE OF TENNESSEE Government TN Ethics Commission
Asset DICKSON FINANCIAL CORPORATION; PEERY ENTERPRISES; BSB PARTNERSHIP — TN Ethics Commission
Asset FIRST TENNESSEE BANK — TN Ethics Commission
Asset Leadership PAC: YELLOW ROSE PAC — 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.

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the status of TN SB1156?

TN SB1156 is currently “Introduced” in the Tennessee legislature.

Who sponsored TN SB1156?

Sara Kyle (D) sponsored TN SB1156.