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TN SJR0639 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Jack Johnson (R), currently “Passed” since March 18, 2026.
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The bill SJR0639 is a resolution to confirm the appointment of Joshua R. Walker to the Tennessee Claims Commission for the Eastern Grand Division. The analysis of sponsor Jack Johnson's personal financial interests reveals no direct overlaps with the bill's subject matter, which pertains to government operations and politics. Johnson's primary occupation as Vice President of Client Relations at CIGNA Healthcare and his ownership of a small business consulting firm do not directly relate to the functions of the Claims Commission, which primarily deals with claims against the state. Additionally, his various investments in funds and companies, including those in the healthcare and real estate sectors, do not present a conflict with the appointment of a commission member, as the bill does not propose any changes to the regulatory framework of those industries.
Given the absence of direct financial interests that would benefit from the appointment of Walker to the Claims Commission, the risk of a conflict of interest is assessed as low. Johnson's financial interests are largely in sectors that do not intersect with the responsibilities or decisions made by the Claims Commission. Therefore, there is no significant potential for personal financial gain that could influence his sponsorship of this bill.
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 SJR0639?
TN SJR0639 is currently “Passed” in the Tennessee legislature.
Who sponsored TN SJR0639?
Jack Johnson (R) sponsored TN SJR0639.
