TN SB1766

Infrastructure Development Districts

Passed Senate Mark Pody (R)
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At a Glance

TN SB1766 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Mark Pody (R), currently “Passed” since May 27, 2026.

We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 182 of them sponsored by Mark Pody.

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Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
6/10
Risk Level
High
Policy Area
Housing and Community Development
Industry Overlap
50%
Personal Conflicts
1 found

Senator Mark Pody's personal financial interests present a notable conflict with the SB1766 bill, which focuses on infrastructure development districts and revises provisions related to real estate. As the owner of Pody & Associates, an insurance agency, and with documented interests in the real estate sector, Pody stands to benefit from legislation that may facilitate real estate development and investment opportunities. His role as an employer in the real estate industry directly aligns with the bill's subject matter, raising concerns about potential personal financial gain from the passage of this legislation.

Furthermore, Pody's ownership of rental properties indicates a vested interest in the housing market, which could be positively impacted by the bill's provisions. This dual involvement in both real estate and rental property management amplifies the risk of conflicts, as any favorable changes to infrastructure development could enhance the value of his investments or provide new business opportunities. Given these factors, the potential for personal financial gain from the bill's enactment is significant, warranting a high-risk designation.

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 Insurance Agent — AI-researched
Employer Owner of Pody & Associates — TN Legislature bio
Business Owner Owner of Pody & Associates — TN Legislature bio
Employer INSURANCE — TN Ethics Commission
Employer STATE OF TN Government TN Ethics Commission
Spouse Employer SOCIAL SECURITY — TN Ethics Commission
Employer REAL ESTATE Real Estate TN Ethics Commission
Employer FARM — TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner EDUCATORS RESOURCE ASSOCIATION OWNER from Jan 2002 to current — TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner CYNTHIA PROCTOR ESTATE EXECUTOR from Mar 2021 to current — TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner RICHARD MORRIS PROCTOR ESTATE EXECUTOR from Jan 2023 to current — TN Ethics Commission
Asset EDUCATORS RESOURCE ASSOCIATION — TN Ethics Commission
Asset RENTAL PROPERTY — 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 SB1766?

TN SB1766 is currently “Passed” in the Tennessee legislature.

Who sponsored TN SB1766?

Mark Pody (R) sponsored TN SB1766.