TN SJR0307

A RESOLUTION to call a joint convention of the Senate and House of Representatives for the purpose of voting on the confirmation of Judge Valerie Smith to the Tennessee Court of Appeals, Western Section, and Judge Steven Sword to the Tennessee Court of Appeals, Eastern Section, pursuant to Article VI, Section 3 of the Constitution of Tennessee and Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 17, Chapter 4.

Passed Senate Jack Johnson (R)
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Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
2/10
Risk Level
Low
Policy Area
Government Operations and Politics
Industry Overlap
0%
Personal Conflicts
0 found

The bill SJR0307 is a resolution to confirm judges to the Tennessee Court of Appeals, which does not directly intersect with the sponsor Jack Johnson's personal financial interests. Johnson's primary occupation is as Vice President of Client Relations at CIGNA Healthcare, which operates in the health services industry, while the bill pertains to judicial appointments. Additionally, his ownership of a small business consulting firm and other investments do not have a direct connection to the judicial confirmation process outlined in the bill. The absence of any financial interests in the legal or judicial sectors further minimizes the potential for conflicts of interest.

Moreover, while Johnson has various investments in funds and companies, none of these investments appear to be affected by the confirmation of judges. The judicial appointments are unlikely to influence the operations of CIGNA Healthcare or his other business interests, as they are primarily focused on healthcare and consulting rather than legal matters. Therefore, the risk of personal financial gain influencing the legislative process in this instance is low.

Sponsor's Personal Financial Interests

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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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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.