TN SB1272

Education

Passed Senate Jack Johnson (R)
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Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
6/10
Risk Level
High
Policy Area
Education
Industry Overlap
25%
Personal Conflicts
1 found

The sponsor of SB1272, Jack Johnson, has a significant personal financial interest in the healthcare industry, specifically as the Vice President of Client Relations at CIGNA Healthcare. This position aligns directly with the bill's provisions that affect health services and insurance, particularly regarding the immunization status of students in state custody and other health-related reporting requirements. Given that the bill modifies accountability measures and educational programs that could impact healthcare services provided to students, there is a clear potential for personal financial gain for Johnson through his employment at CIGNA Healthcare.

Additionally, Johnson's ownership of a small business consulting firm may also present indirect conflicts, as changes in educational policy can influence the broader economic environment in which his business operates. However, the most pressing concern arises from his role at CIGNA, which could benefit from any legislative changes that affect healthcare access and reporting in educational settings. This direct alignment with the healthcare industry elevates the risk of conflict of interest significantly.

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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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.