HB0686

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 9 and Title 13, relative to the "African American Cultural and Historical Grant Act."

Introduced·2/3/25

Establishes the African American Cultural and Historical Grant Fund to support capital projects at facilities in Tennessee.

The bill creates the African American Cultural and Historical Grant Fund within the state general fund to support capital projects at facilities in Tennessee. The Tennessee Historical Commission administers the fund, which is composed of money appropriated by the general assembly and gifts, grants, and donations. The fund supports projects that highlight the contributions, culture, or history of African Americans, including new facilities, renovations, and restorations of historic places.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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3
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

13 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 9, 2025

1:30 PM

House State & Local Government Committee Hearing

Apr 2, 2025

1:30 PM

House State & Local Government Committee Hearing

History

Apr 15

House

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways and Means Committee

Apr 8

House

Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2026

Mar 18

House

Action Def. in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee to Final Calendar No. 2