TN SB1872Tennessee SB1872 changes the laws regarding child support by removing the requirement for the state to have a toll-free phone line for citizens to ask questions or make complaints about child support. It also eliminates the need for satellite offices for handling child support collections and payments.
Supporters of SB1872 argue that the bill streamlines the child support process by reducing unnecessary bureaucracy. They believe it will lead to cost savings for the state and allow the department to focus resources more effectively on child support enforcement.
Critics of SB1872 contend that removing the toll-free line and satellite offices will make it harder for parents to access vital information and support regarding child support issues. They worry this could lead to increased confusion and frustration for families relying on these services.
The bill SB1872 proposes to amend existing child support regulations by removing the requirements for a statewide toll-free telephone line and satellite offices for child support inquiries and complaints. The sponsor, Jack Johnson, has a diverse portfolio of personal financial interests, primarily in healthcare, real estate, and various investment funds. However, there are no direct overlaps between his personal financial interests and the specific impacts of this bill on child support services. Johnson's role as Vice President of Client Relations at CIGNA Healthcare does not directly relate to child support, as the bill focuses on administrative processes rather than healthcare services or insurance. Additionally, his ownership of a small business consulting firm and other investments do not appear to intersect with the child support industry or its regulatory framework.
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.
