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TN SB2236 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Jack Johnson (R), currently “Introduced” since February 2, 2026.
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Senator Jack Johnson's sponsorship of SB2236, which revises the authority of the state fire marshal to prescribe rules relating to minimum statewide building construction safety standards, presents notable potential conflicts of interest. His spouse's ownership of Johnson & Associates, a real estate company, directly aligns with the bill's implications for the real estate sector, suggesting that any changes in building codes could financially benefit their business. Additionally, several of Johnson's financial assets, including funds like the Fidelity Puritan Fund and Vanguard Total Bond Market Fund, are invested in sectors that could be impacted by the legislation, further indicating a potential for personal financial gain from the bill's outcomes. This alignment raises concerns about the objectivity of his legislative actions regarding building safety standards, as they may inadvertently favor his financial interests in real estate and related investments.
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.
What is the status of TN SB2236?
TN SB2236 is currently “Introduced” in the Tennessee legislature.
Who sponsored TN SB2236?
Jack Johnson (R) sponsored TN SB2236.
