TN SJR0096This bill is a resolution to confirm Allen Carter's appointment to the advisory board for the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. The advisory board plays a role in providing guidance and support to the university's administration. The bill was introduced by Senator Jack Johnson.
TN SJR0096 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Jack Johnson (R), currently “Introduced” since February 10, 2025.
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Supporters of the bill would highlight Allen Carter's qualifications and his potential to contribute positively to the University of Tennessee's advisory board. They may argue that his appointment will enhance the university's governance and support its mission to provide quality education.
Critics might argue that the appointment process lacks transparency and that it favors political connections over merit. They could express concerns about whether Allen Carter represents the diverse interests of the university community effectively.
The bill SJR0096 is a resolution to confirm Allen Carter's appointment to the advisory board for the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, which primarily falls under the education policy area. The sponsor, Jack Johnson, has various personal financial interests, including his role as Vice President of Client Relations at CIGNA Healthcare and ownership of a small business consulting firm. However, these interests do not directly intersect with the educational focus of the bill. Johnson's financial interests are primarily in healthcare, consulting, and real estate, none of which are impacted by the appointment of an advisory board member at a university. Therefore, there are no direct financial gains that Johnson could realize from this bill, leading to a low risk of conflict of interest.
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 does TN SJR0096 do?
This bill is a resolution to confirm Allen Carter's appointment to the advisory board for the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. The advisory board plays a role in providing guidance and support to the university's administration. The bill was introduced by Senator Jack Johnson.
What is the status of TN SJR0096?
TN SJR0096 is currently “Introduced” in the Tennessee legislature.
Who sponsored TN SJR0096?
Jack Johnson (R) sponsored TN SJR0096.
