TN SB2237

Local Governments

Passed Senate Jack Johnson (R)
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At a Glance

TN SB2237 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Jack Johnson (R), currently “Passed” since May 27, 2026.

We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 353 of them sponsored by Jack Johnson.

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Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
8/10
Risk Level
High
Policy Area
Housing and Community Development
Industry Overlap
100%
Personal Conflicts
7 found

The bill SB2237, which mandates local governments to expedite the approval process for development applications, has significant implications for the real estate industry. Jack Johnson, the sponsor, has a direct financial interest through his spouse's ownership of Johnson & Associates, a real estate company. This connection raises concerns about potential personal financial gain from legislation that could facilitate development opportunities for his spouse's business. Additionally, several of Johnson's investment assets, including the FIDELITY PURITAN FUND, FIDELITY CONTRA FUND, and VANGUARD TOTAL BOND MARKET FUND, are associated with sectors that include finance, insurance, and real estate, indicating a broader financial interest in the outcomes of this bill. The alignment of these interests with the bill's subject matter suggests a high risk of conflict, as the legislation could lead to increased business for entities within the real estate sector, potentially benefiting Johnson's personal financial interests.

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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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 SB2237?

TN SB2237 is currently “Passed” in the Tennessee legislature.

Who sponsored TN SB2237?

Jack Johnson (R) sponsored TN SB2237.