TN SB2211

Local Government Contracts

Introduced Senate Jack Johnson (R)
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Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
6/10
Risk Level
High
Policy Area
Government Operations and Politics
Industry Overlap
50%
Personal Conflicts
1 found

The bill SB2211 proposes to amend the duration of public notice required for municipal governing bodies considering long-term contracts, leases, or lease-purchase agreements. This change could have significant implications for the real estate industry, particularly in how contracts are negotiated and executed. The sponsor, Jack Johnson, has a direct conflict of interest due to his spouse's ownership of Johnson & Associates, a real estate company. This relationship suggests that any changes in the public notice requirements could potentially benefit his spouse's business operations, creating a scenario where the sponsor could indirectly gain from the legislation's passage.

Moreover, the bill's focus on local government contracts and leases may intersect with the interests of Johnson's consulting firm and other business involvements. While his primary occupation is in healthcare, the overlap with real estate through his spouse's company raises concerns about the motivations behind the bill. The potential for personal financial gain through the sponsorship of this bill indicates a high level of risk for conflicts of interest.

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

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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.