H.J.Res.0146

A RESOLUTION to propose an amendment to Article XI, Section 5 of the Constitution of Tennessee, relative to lotteries.

Introduced·2/6/25
Draft Text

Proposing an amendment to the Tennessee Constitution to allow local boards of education to approve lotteries for educational purposes.

This bill proposes an amendment to Article XI, Section 5 of the Tennessee Constitution, allowing Local Boards of Education to approve lotteries conducted by nonprofit school support organizations. The net proceeds from these lotteries would be allocated to the Local Education Agency for educational or extracurricular purposes. This change aims to provide school districts with additional funding to support and create new educational programs and activities.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
3
RRR
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 Finance, Ways and Means Committee

Apr 8

House

Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee

Apr 8

House

Placed on cal. Finance, Ways, and Means Committee for 4/14/2026